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How to get fromGrand Junction to Grand Canyonby plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Junction to Grand Canyon by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly to Flagstaff, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane GJT - FLG
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    9h 8m
    $111–446

  2. Drive  424.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Grand Canyoncar car 424.9 mi
    8h 32m
    $78–112

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Williamsbus bus
    4. Drive from Williams to Grand Canyoncar car
    21h 6m
    $155–241

  4. Fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane GJT - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    7h 33m
    $329–600

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Flagstafftrain train
    4. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    24h 5m
    $257–460

  6. Train, bus, shuttle via Provo

    1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Salt Lake Citytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salt Lake Central Station to Provo Central Stationtrain train 750
    3. Take the bus from Provo Central Station to Utah Tech - St Georgebus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Grand Canyon North Rim Visitor Centershuttle bus
    5. Take the bus from Grand Canyon North Rim to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgebus bus
    25h 2m
    $303–542

  7. Train, bus, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Salt Lake Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from 6271 S Dixie Dr - Salt Lake City to St. Georgebus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Grand Canyon North Rim Visitor Centershuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Canyon North Rim to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgebus bus
    26h 16m
    $314–538

Grand Junction to Grand Canyon by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$257Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 426 mi
  • Duration: 9h 8m

What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Grand Canyon, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Grand Junction to Grand Canyon. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Grand Junction Regional Airport, walk to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) airport, fly to Flagstaff (FLG), walk to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, then take the bus to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Grand Canyon via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, Glenwood Springs, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Williams in around 21h 6m.

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