There are 5 ways to get from Grand Junction to Del Mar by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane GJT - CLD
5h 49m$116–466Fly to San Diego International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane GJT - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 48m$81–406Bus, train
- 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
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
24h 8m$163–285Drive 824.6 mi
- Drive from Grand Junction to Del Marcar 824.6 mi
12h 49m$151–218Bus
- 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 San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
25h 57m$169–275
Grand Junction to Del Mar by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grand Junction to Del Mar is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 12h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Junction to Del Mar is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $110 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Junction to Del Mar. However, there are services departing from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility and arriving at Camino Del Mar & 15th St via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Glenwood Springs, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Old Town Transit Center and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 57m.
The distance between Grand Junction and Del Mar is 662 miles. The road distance is 829.4 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to Del Mar without a car is to bus and train which takes 24h 8m and costs $160 - $290.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Grand Junction to Del Mar, including transfers.
Grand Junction to Del Mar bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility station.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to Del Mar is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $110 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $280 and takes 25h 57m.
Grand Junction to Del Mar bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at West Glenwood Park & Ride station.
Del Mar is 1h behind Grand Junction. It is currently 3:59 AM in Grand Junction and 2:59 AM in Del Mar.
What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Del Mar, CA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Camino Del Mar & 15th St via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, Glenwood Springs, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Old Town Transit Center, and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr in around 25h 57m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–15
- 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
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Yes, the driving distance between Grand Junction to Del Mar is 829 miles. It takes approximately 12h 49m to drive from Grand Junction to Del Mar.
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