There are 7 ways to get from Fruita to Denver Airport (DEN) 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 from Grand Junction Regional Airport
best- Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Denver (DEN)plane GJT - DEN
1h 31m$136–442Drive 276.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fruita to Denver Airport (DEN)car 276.7 mi
4h 42m$51–73Bus via Vail
- Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Vail Transportation Centerbus West
- Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to Denver International Airportbus Epic Mountain Express
6h 16m$126–206Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Denvertrain California Zephyr
9h 37m$162–269Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Fruita to Denver-DEN276.7 mi
4h 42mDrive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Fruita to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar
- Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Denver (DEN)plane MTJ - DEN
2h 28m$53–318Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Union Stationbus West
7h 23m$132–168
Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Denver (DEN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fruita to Denver Airport (DEN) is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Fruita to Denver Airport (DEN) is to fly which takes 1h 31m and costs $130 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Fruita to Denver Airport (DEN). However, there are services departing from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility and arriving at Denver International Airport via Vail Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Fruita station to Denver Airport (DEN) station. However, there are services departing from Grand Junction Amtrak Station and arriving at Denver Airport Station via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
The distance between Fruita and Denver Airport (DEN) is 226 miles. The road distance is 278.3 miles.
The best way to get from Fruita to Denver Airport (DEN) without a car is to bus via Vail which takes 6h 16m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Fruita to Denver Airport (DEN), including transfers.
Fruita to Denver Airport (DEN) bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility station.
Fruita to Denver Airport (DEN) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Junction Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Fruita to Denver Airport (DEN) is to fly which takes 1h 31m and costs $130 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus via Vail, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 6h 16m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $270 and takes 9h 37m.
What companies run services between Fruita, CO, USA and Denver Airport (DEN), USA?
United Airlines flies from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Denver (DEN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Fruita to Denver International Airport via Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility and Vail Transportation Center in around 6h 16m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Montrose Regional Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Montrose Regional Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- ridebustang.com
Bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Vail Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://ridebustang.com
Bus from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://ridebustang.com
- Phone
- +1 970-754-7433
- Website
- epicmountainexpress.com
Bus from Vail Transportation Center to Denver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Website
- https://www.epicmountainexpress.com/
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Vail Transportation Center to Denver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Fruita to Denver-DEN
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Fruita to Denver Airport (DEN) bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at Vail Transportation Center station.
Fruita to Denver Airport (DEN) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Denver station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fruita to Denver Airport (DEN) is 278 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Fruita to Denver Airport (DEN).
There are 1235+ hotels available in Denver Airport (DEN).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Fruita and Denver Airport (DEN). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











