There are 6 ways to get from Grand Junction to Arvada by car, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly
best- Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar
- Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Denver (DEN)plane MTJ - DEN
3h 40m$64–338Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Federal Center Station Gate Lbus West
6h 17m$39–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Denvertrain California Zephyr
9h 10m$76–163Drive 240.1 mi
- Drive from Grand Junction to Arvadacar 240.1 mi
4h 5m$44–64Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport, train
- Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Denver (DEN)plane GJT - DEN
- Take the train from Union Station to Olde Town Arvada W-Boundtrain
4h 5m$59–334Bus, bus to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to AABC Airport UVbus
- Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Denver (DEN)plane ASE - DEN
6h 46m$66–337
Grand Junction to Arvada by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Junction to Arvada is to bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Junction to Arvada is to drive and fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $60 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Junction to Arvada station. However, there are services departing from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility and arriving at Arvada Ridge Station Gate C via Federal Center Station Gate M. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Junction station to Arvada. However, there are services departing from Grand Junction Amtrak Station and arriving at Olde Town Arvada W-Bound via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
The distance between Grand Junction and Arvada is 287 miles. The road distance is 241.5 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to Arvada without a car is to bus which takes 6h 17m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Grand Junction to Arvada, including transfers.
Grand Junction to Arvada bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility station.
Grand Junction to Arvada train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Junction Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to Arvada is to bus which takes 6h 17m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 9h 10m.
What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Arvada, CO, USA?
Bustang operates a bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Federal Center Station Gate L every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Denver once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 8h 34m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Montrose Regional Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- Bustang
Bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Federal Center Station Gate L
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Bustang
Bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- Bustang
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Junction to Arvada bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at Federal Center Station Gate L.
Grand Junction to Arvada train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Denver station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Junction to Arvada is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Grand Junction to Arvada.
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