There are 4 ways to get from Grand Junction to Sacramento by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Fly to Sacramento International Airport
best- Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane GJT - SMF
5h 56m$83–436Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
23h 22m$270–600Drive 880.4 mi
- Drive from Grand Junction to Sacramentocar 880.4 mi
14h 54m$161–233Fly to Oakland International Airport, train
- Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane GJT - OAK
- Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
8h 54m$108–494
Grand Junction to Sacramento by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Junction to Sacramento is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 14h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Junction to Sacramento is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $80 - $440.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Junction Amtrak Station station and arriving at Sacramento. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23h 22m.
The distance between Grand Junction and Sacramento is 723 miles. The road distance is 885.5 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to Sacramento without a car is to train which takes 23h 22m and costs $270 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Grand Junction to Sacramento, including transfers.
Grand Junction to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Junction Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to Sacramento is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $80 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $600 and takes 23h 22m.
Sacramento is 1h behind Grand Junction. It is currently 12:57 AM in Grand Junction and 11:57 PM in Sacramento.
Grand Junction to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $270–600 and the journey takes 23h 22m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
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
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Junction to Sacramento is 886 miles. It takes approximately 14h 54m to drive from Grand Junction to Sacramento.
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