There are 6 ways to get from Grand Junction to Costa Mesa by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane GJT - SNA
7h 18m$95–486Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
cheapest- Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar
- Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MTJ - LAX
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain
7h 31m$78–331Bus
- 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
22h 41m$152–242Drive 778.3 mi
- Drive from Grand Junction to Costa Mesacar 778.3 mi
11h 58m$142–206Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane GJT - LGB
5h 38m$146–446Bus via Los Angeles
- 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 Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
23h 37m$159–248
Grand Junction to Costa Mesa by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 38m and costs $140 - $450.
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 Bus Terminal and The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 41m.
The distance between Grand Junction and Costa Mesa is 659 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 41m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 7h 18m 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 7h 18m and costs $95 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 22h 41m.
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 10:59 AM in Grand Junction and 9:59 AM in Costa Mesa.
What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Costa Mesa, CA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours. 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 Bus Terminal, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9 in around 22h 41m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Montrose Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–280
Flights from Montrose Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–330
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Montrose Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–330
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Long Beach Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Long Beach Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–21
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- 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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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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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