There are 5 ways to get from Grand Junction to Costa Mesa by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Long Beach Airport
best- Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane GJT - LGB
6h 14m$176–587Drive 778.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Junction to Costa Mesacar 778.3 mi
11h 58m$142–206Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus
22h 36mFly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane GJT - SNA
5h 23m$175–956Bus via 19Th-Harbor
- Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus
23h 2m$154–284
Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Long Beach Airport (LGB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Junction to Costa Mesa is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 11h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Junction to Costa Mesa is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $170 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Junction to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility and arriving at Oc Fair-Yellow Gate via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Glenwood Springs, Las Vegas BusTerminal and The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 36m.
The distance between Grand Junction and Costa Mesa is 677 miles. The road distance is 782.9 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to Costa Mesa without a car is to bus which takes 22h 36m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Grand Junction to Costa Mesa, including transfers.
Grand Junction to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility station.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to Costa Mesa is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $170 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 22h 36m.
Grand Junction to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at West Glenwood Park & Ride station.
Costa Mesa is 1h behind Grand Junction. It is currently 9:21 PM in Grand Junction and 8:21 PM in Costa Mesa.
What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Costa Mesa, CA, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Long Beach Airport (LGB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Oc Fair-Yellow Gate via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, Glenwood Springs, Las Vegas BusTerminal, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9 in around 22h 36m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Long Beach Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Long Beach Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Long Beach Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–950
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- ridebustang.com
Bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- https://ridebustang.com
Bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- https://ridebustang.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas BusTerminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Junction to Costa Mesa is 783 miles. It takes approximately 11h 58m to drive from Grand Junction to Costa Mesa.
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