There are 4 ways to get from Grand Junction to Ontario by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane GJT - ONT
5h 15m$76–412Bus
- 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 Montclair Transcenterbus
21h 25m$142–232Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain
40h 39m$389–943Drive 740.3 mi
- Drive from Grand Junction to Ontariocar 740.3 mi
11h 17m$136–196
Grand Junction to Ontario by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grand Junction to Ontario is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 11h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Junction to Ontario is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $75 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Junction to Ontario. However, there are services departing from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility and arriving at Mountain @ G Street via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Glenwood Springs, Las Vegas Bus Terminal and Montclair Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Junction station to Ontario. However, there are services departing from Grand Junction Amtrak Station and arriving at Ontario Amtrak via Sacramento and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 39m.
The distance between Grand Junction and Ontario is 621 miles. The road distance is 744.6 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to Ontario without a car is to bus which takes 21h 25m and costs $140 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Grand Junction to Ontario, including transfers.
Grand Junction to Ontario bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility station.
Grand Junction to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Junction Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to Ontario is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $75 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $240 and takes 21h 25m, you could also train, which costs $380 - $950 and takes 40h 39m.
What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Ontario, CA, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Mountain @ G Street via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, Glenwood Springs, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Montclair Transcenter, and Montclair Transit Center in around 21h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–330
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–22
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Grand Junction to Ontario bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at West Glenwood Park & Ride station.
Ontario is 1h behind Grand Junction. It is currently 7:55 AM in Grand Junction and 6:55 AM in Ontario.
Grand Junction to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Junction to Ontario is 745 miles. It takes approximately 11h 17m to drive from Grand Junction to Ontario.
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