There are 7 ways to get from Grand Junction to Lafayette by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Union Stationbus West
7h 39m$43–56Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Denvertrain California Zephyr
10h 12m$90–182Drive 254.5 mi
- Drive from Grand Junction to Lafayettecar 254.5 mi
4h 25m$47–68Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly, bus
- Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar
- Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Denver (DEN)plane MTJ - DEN
- Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate Abus
4h 40m$60–324Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Denver (DEN)plane GJT - DEN
- Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate Abus
4h 59m$60–350Bus, bus to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to AABC Airport UVbus
- Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Denver (DEN)plane ASE - DEN
- Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate Abus
7h 53m$62–323Drive, shuttle to Gunnison County Airport, fly, bus
- Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose Airportcar
- Take a shuttle bus from Montrose Airport to Gunnison Airport
- Fly from Gunnison County Airport (GUC) to Denver (DEN)plane GUC - DEN
- Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate Abus
6h 57m$150–474
Grand Junction to Lafayette by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Junction to Lafayette is to bus which costs $40 - $60 and takes 7h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Junction to Lafayette is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Junction to Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility and arriving at S Public Rd & E Spaulding St via Union Station Gate B17 and US 36 & Broomfield Station Gate E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Junction station to Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Grand Junction Amtrak Station and arriving at Denver via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
The distance between Grand Junction and Lafayette is 272 miles. The road distance is 256 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 7h 39m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Grand Junction to Lafayette, including transfers.
Grand Junction to Lafayette bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility station.
Grand Junction to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Junction Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to Lafayette is to bus which takes 7h 39m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 10h 12m.
What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Lafayette, CO, USA?
Bustang operates a bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Denver once daily. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 8h 34m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Montrose Regional Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from Gunnison County Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Montrose Regional Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- Bustang
Bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- 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
- Phone
- +1 303-299-6000
- Website
- RTD
Bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- RTD
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- RTD
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- RTD
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- RTD
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 970-925-8484
- [email protected]
- Website
- rfta.com
Bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to AABC Airport UV
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
- Phone
- +1 800 822 4844
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alpine ExpressAlpine Express (CO West Transportation Group)
Shuttle from Montrose Airport to Gunnison Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $90–160
- Website
- Alpine ExpressAlpine Express (CO West Transportation Group)
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Junction to Lafayette bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at Union Station.
Grand Junction to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Denver station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Junction to Lafayette is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Grand Junction to Lafayette.
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