What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Junction to Carbondale?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Junction to Carbondale is to bus which costs $15 - $22 and takes 3h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Junction to Carbondale?

The fastest way to get from Grand Junction to Carbondale is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Junction and Carbondale?

No, there is no direct bus from Grand Junction 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 11m.

Is there a direct train between Grand Junction and Carbondale?

No, there is no direct train from Grand Junction 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.

How far is it from Grand Junction to Carbondale?

The distance between Grand Junction and Carbondale is 101 miles. The road distance is 99.9 miles.

How do I travel from Grand Junction to Carbondale without a car?

The best way to get from Grand Junction to Carbondale without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs $70 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Grand Junction to Carbondale?

It takes approximately 2h to get from Grand Junction to Carbondale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grand Junction to Carbondale bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Grand Junction to Carbondale train from?

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

Train or bus from Grand Junction to Carbondale?

The best way to get from Grand Junction to Carbondale is to train which takes 2h and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $22 and takes 3h 11m.

Where does the Grand Junction to Carbondale bus arrive?

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

Where does the Grand Junction to Carbondale train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Grand Junction to Carbondale?

Yes, the driving distance between Grand Junction to Carbondale is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Grand Junction to Carbondale.

How do I get a train ticket from Grand Junction to Carbondale?

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Where can I stay near Carbondale?

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There are 3 ways to get from Grand Junction 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
$73–118
Bus
cheapest
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 11m
$16–21
Drive 99.4 mi
1. Drive from Grand Junction to Carbondalecar 99.4 mi
1h 42m
$19–27

Grand Junction to Carbondale by bus

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Distance: 100.7 mi
Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Grand Junction, 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 bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to 6th St + Colorado Ave via West Glenwood Park & Ride in around 3h 11m.

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