There are 6 ways to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Grand Junction 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
2h 12m$52–345Drive 266.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Denver Airport (DEN) to Grand Junctioncar 266.8 mi
4h 33m$49–71Bus
- 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
5h 47m$139–166Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
9h 21m$95–190Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Denver-DEN to Grand Junction266.8 mi
4h 33mFly to Montrose Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane DEN - MTJ
- Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Grand Junctioncar
2h 8m$51–296
Denver Airport (DEN) to Grand Junction by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Grand Junction is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Grand Junction is to fly and drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $50 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Denver Airport (DEN) to Grand Junction. 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 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Denver Airport (DEN) station to Grand Junction 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 21m.
The distance between Denver Airport (DEN) and Grand Junction is 221 miles. The road distance is 268.3 miles.
The best way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Grand Junction without a car is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs $130 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Grand Junction, including transfers.
Denver Airport (DEN) to Grand Junction bus services, operated by Epic Mountain Express, depart from Denver International Airport station.
Denver Airport (DEN) to Grand Junction train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Grand Junction is to fly which takes 2h 12m and costs $50 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $170 and takes 5h 47m, you could also train, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 9h 21m.
What companies run services between Denver Airport (DEN), USA and Grand Junction, 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 Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility via Vail Transportation Center in around 5h 47m.
- 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 Grand Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Denver Airport (DEN) to Grand Junction bus services, operated by Epic Mountain Express, arrive at Vail Transportation Center station.
Denver Airport (DEN) to Grand Junction train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Junction Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Denver Airport (DEN) to Grand Junction is 268 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Denver Airport (DEN) to Grand Junction.
There are 117+ hotels available in Grand Junction.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Denver Airport (DEN) and Grand Junction. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.