There are 7 ways to get from Grand Junction to North Platte by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport
best- Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF)plane GJT - LBF
5h 5m$86–402Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Union Stationbus West
- Take the bus from Denver to North Platte, NEbus Denver
11h 15m$117–160Train, bus
- Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Denvertrain California Zephyr
- Take the bus from Denver to North Platte, NEbus Denver
13h 59m$152–268Drive 501.6 mi
- Drive from Grand Junction to North Plattecar 501.6 mi
7h 59m$92–133Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar
- Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF)plane MTJ - LBF
5h$96–395Bus, 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 North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF)plane ASE - LBF
7h 53m$98–394Bus via Thornton
- Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Union Stationbus West
- Take the bus from Denver to North Plattebus Bhl 120
13h 12m$128–166
Grand Junction to North Platte by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Junction to North Platte is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Junction to North Platte is to drive and fly which takes 5h and costs $95 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Junction to North Platte. However, there are services departing from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility and arriving at North Platte, NE via Denver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
The distance between Grand Junction and North Platte is 448 miles. The road distance is 504.5 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to North Platte without a car is to bus which takes 11h 15m and costs $110 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Grand Junction to North Platte, including transfers.
Grand Junction to North Platte bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility station.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to North Platte is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $85 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $160 and takes 11h 15m.
Grand Junction to North Platte bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at Union Station.
North Platte is 1h ahead of Grand Junction. It is currently 11:59 PM in Grand Junction and 12:59 AM in North Platte.
What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and North Platte, NE, USA?
United Airlines flies from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to North Platte, NE via Union Station and Denver in around 11h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Montrose Regional Airport to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
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
- $70–160
- 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
Bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Bustang
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Junction to North Platte is 505 miles. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Grand Junction to North Platte.
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