There are 6 ways to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Colorado National Monument by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane DEN - GJT
1h 41m$162–499Drive 281.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Denver Airport (DEN) to Colorado National Monumentcar 281.2 mi
5h 3m$52–75Bus
- Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus Epic Mountain Express
- Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus West
6h 16m$219–266Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
9h 49m$170–290Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Denver-DEN to Colorado National Monument281.2 mi
5h 3mFly to Montrose Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane DEN - MTJ
- Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Colorado National Monumentcar
2h 35m$53–300
Denver (DEN) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Colorado National Monument is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Colorado National Monument is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs $160 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Denver Airport (DEN) to Colorado National Monument. However, there are services departing from Denver International Airport and arriving at Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility via Vail Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Denver Airport (DEN) station to Colorado National Monument station. However, there are services departing from Denver Airport Station and arriving at Grand Junction Amtrak Station via Denver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
The distance between Denver Airport (DEN) and Colorado National Monument is 232 miles. The road distance is 282.8 miles.
The best way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Colorado National Monument without a car is to bus which takes 6h 16m and costs $210 - $270.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Colorado National Monument, including transfers.
Denver Airport (DEN) to Colorado National Monument bus services, operated by Epic Mountain Express, depart from Denver International Airport station.
Denver Airport (DEN) to Colorado National Monument train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Colorado National Monument is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs $160 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $270 and takes 6h 16m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $290 and takes 9h 49m.
What companies run services between Denver Airport (DEN), USA and Colorado National Monument, CO, USA?
United Airlines flies from Denver (DEN) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver International Airport to Colorado National Monument via Vail Transportation Center and Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility in around 6h 16m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to Grand Junction Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Denver to Montrose Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to Montrose Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Denver to Grand Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 970-754-7433
- Website
- Epic Mountain Express
Bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Website
- Epic Mountain Express
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- Bustang
Bus from Vail Transportation Center to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Bustang
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Denver-DEN to Colorado National Monument
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Denver Airport (DEN) to Colorado National Monument bus services, operated by Epic Mountain Express, arrive at Vail Transportation Center station.
Denver Airport (DEN) to Colorado National Monument train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Junction Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Denver Airport (DEN) to Colorado National Monument is 283 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Denver Airport (DEN) to Colorado National Monument.
There are 114+ hotels available in Colorado National Monument.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Denver Airport (DEN) and Colorado National Monument. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.