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How to get fromGrand Junction to Sacramentoby plane, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Junction to Sacramento by plane, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane GJT - SMF
    5h 46m
    $83–436

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    23h 22m
    $550–900

  3. Drive  880.4 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Sacramentocar car 880.4 mi
    14h 53m
    $161–233

  4. Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar car
    2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MTJ - SMF
    6h 44m
    $98–469

  5. Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar car
    2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MTJ - SFO
    3. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    4. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    7h 38m
    $118–401

Grand Junction to Sacramento by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration23h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$550Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 718.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $550–900 and the journey takes 23h 22m.

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