What is the cheapest way to get from Fruita to Carbondale?

The cheapest way to get from Fruita to Carbondale is to drive which costs $20 - $29 and takes 1h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fruita to Carbondale?

The fastest way to get from Fruita to Carbondale is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $20 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Fruita and Carbondale?

No, there is no direct bus from Fruita to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility and arriving at 6th St + Colorado Ave via West Glenwood Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Fruita and Carbondale?

No, there is no direct train from Fruita station to Carbondale station. However, there are services departing from Grand Junction Amtrak Station and arriving at Glenwood Springs Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Fruita to Carbondale?

The distance between Fruita and Carbondale is 113 miles. The road distance is 110.4 miles.

How do I travel from Fruita to Carbondale without a car?

The best way to get from Fruita to Carbondale without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $140 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Fruita to Carbondale?

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Fruita to Carbondale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fruita to Carbondale bus from?

Fruita to Carbondale bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility station.

Where do I catch the Fruita to Carbondale train from?

Fruita to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Junction Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Fruita to Carbondale?

The best way to get from Fruita to Carbondale is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $140 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $110 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the Fruita to Carbondale bus arrive?

Fruita to Carbondale bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at West Glenwood Park & Ride station.

Where does the Fruita to Carbondale train arrive?

Fruita to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Glenwood Springs Station.

Can I drive from Fruita to Carbondale?

Yes, the driving distance between Fruita to Carbondale is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Fruita to Carbondale.

How do I get a train ticket from Fruita to Carbondale?

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Where can I stay near Carbondale?

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There are 3 ways to get from Fruita to Carbondale by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Glenwood Springs Stationtrain California Zephyr
2h 16m
$140–199
Drive 109.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Fruita to Carbondalecar 109.7 mi
1h 51m
$20–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus West
2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to 6th St + Colorado Avebus L
3h 27m
$84–103

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Distance: 111.9 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Fruita, CO, USA and Carbondale, CO, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Glenwood Springs Station once daily. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Fruita to 6th St + Colorado Ave via Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility and West Glenwood Park & Ride in around 3h 27m.

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