There are 6 ways to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Fruita 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 19m$136–452Drive 276.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Denver Airport (DEN) to Fruitacar 276.9 mi
4h 41m$51–73Bus
- 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 3m$204–251Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
9h 37m$160–270Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Denver-DEN to Fruita276.9 mi
4h 41mFly to Montrose Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane DEN - MTJ
- Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Fruitacar
2h 23m$53–299
Denver (DEN) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Fruita is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Fruita is to fly which takes 1h 19m and costs $130 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Denver Airport (DEN) to Fruita. 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 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Denver Airport (DEN) station to Fruita 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 37m.
The distance between Denver Airport (DEN) and Fruita is 226 miles. The road distance is 278.5 miles.
The best way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Fruita without a car is to bus which takes 6h 3m and costs $200 - $260.
It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Fruita, including transfers.
Denver Airport (DEN) to Fruita bus services, operated by Epic Mountain Express, depart from Denver International Airport station.
Denver Airport (DEN) to Fruita train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Fruita is to fly which takes 1h 19m and costs $130 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $260 and takes 6h 3m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $270 and takes 9h 37m.
What companies run services between Denver Airport (DEN), USA and Fruita, 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 Fruita via Vail Transportation Center and Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility in around 6h 3m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to Grand Junction Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Denver to Montrose Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to Montrose Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Denver to Grand Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 970-754-7433
- Website
- epicmountainexpress.com
Bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Website
- https://www.epicmountainexpress.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- ridebustang.com
Bus from Vail Transportation Center to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://ridebustang.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Denver-DEN to Fruita
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Denver Airport (DEN) to Fruita bus services, operated by Epic Mountain Express, arrive at Vail Transportation Center station.
Denver Airport (DEN) to Fruita train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Junction Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Denver Airport (DEN) to Fruita is 279 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Denver Airport (DEN) to Fruita.
There are 108+ hotels available in Fruita.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Denver Airport (DEN) and Fruita. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.