What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Junction to Central City?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Junction to Central City is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Junction to Central City?

The fastest way to get from Grand Junction to Central City is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Junction and Central City?

No, there is no direct bus from Grand Junction to Central City. However, there are services departing from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility and arriving at Idaho Springs via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Grand Junction to Central City?

The distance between Grand Junction and Central City is 223 miles. The road distance is 216.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Grand Junction to Central City without a car is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs $55 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Grand Junction to Central City?

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Grand Junction to Central City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grand Junction to Central City bus from?

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

Where does the Grand Junction to Central City bus arrive?

Grand Junction to Central City bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at Idaho Springs station.

Can I drive from Grand Junction to Central City?

Yes, the driving distance between Grand Junction to Central City is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Grand Junction to Central City.

Where can I stay near Central City?

There are 136+ hotels available in Central City.

Grand Junction to Central City - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Junction to Central City by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Idaho Springsbus West
5h 13m
$56–72
Drive 215.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Grand Junction to Central Citycar 215.2 mi
3h 47m
$40–57
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Winter Park/Frasertrain California Zephyr
2. Take the taxi from Winter Park/Fraser to Central Citytaxi
6h 46m
$255–366
Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly, bus
1. Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar
2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Denver (DEN)plane MTJ - DEN
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Idaho Springsbus
4h 56m
$91–373
Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Denver (DEN)plane GJT - DEN
2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Idaho Springsbus
5h 15m
$86–390

Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Denver (DEN) flights

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1h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 222.1 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Central City, CO, USA?

Bustang operates a bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Idaho Springs every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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