There are 7 ways to get from Grand Junction to Roanoke by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport
best- Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane GJT - ROA
9h 59m$135–606Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus
40h 20m$277–460Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain
2d 4h$566–1,447Drive 1,761.7 mi
- Drive from Grand Junction to Roanokecar 1,761.7 mi
28h 51m$322–465Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar
- Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane MTJ - ROA
9h 45m$135–620Bus, 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 Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane ASE - ROA
12h 1m$142–629Drive, shuttle to Gunnison County Airport, fly
- Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose Airportcar
- Take a shuttle bus from Montrose Airport to Gunnison Airport
- Fly from Gunnison County Airport (GUC) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane GUC - ROA
11h 56m$225–780
Grand Junction to Roanoke by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grand Junction to Roanoke is to bus which costs $270 - $460 and takes 40h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Junction to Roanoke is to drive and fly which takes 9h 45m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Junction to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Denver Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Junction station to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Grand Junction Amtrak Station and arriving at Roanoke via Chicago Union Station and Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
The distance between Grand Junction and Roanoke is 1570 miles. The road distance is 1772 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to Roanoke without a car is to bus which takes 40h 20m and costs $270 - $460.
It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from Grand Junction to Roanoke, including transfers.
Grand Junction to Roanoke bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility station.
Grand Junction to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Junction Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to Roanoke is to fly which takes 9h 59m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $460 and takes 40h 20m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 4h.
What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Roanoke Bus Stop via Denver Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Nashville Bus Station in around 40h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Montrose Regional Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Denver, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Gunnison County Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 59m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Gunnison County Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Denver, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Gunnison County Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $200–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–75
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Grand Junction to Roanoke bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at Union Station.
Roanoke is 2h ahead of Grand Junction. It is currently 2:53 AM in Grand Junction and 4:53 AM in Roanoke.
Grand Junction to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Junction to Roanoke is 1772 miles. It takes approximately 28h 51m to drive from Grand Junction to Roanoke.
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