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How to get fromGrand Junction to San Franciscoby plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Junction to San Francisco by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane GJT - SFO
    5h 50m
    $80–364

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    26h 1m
    $361–727

  3. Drive 966.7 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to San Franciscocar car 966.7 mi
    16h 26m
    $177–255

  4. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane GJT - OAK
    6h 5m
    $116–560

  5. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane GJT - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    7h 12m
    $113–567

  6. Bus, bus to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to AABC Airport UVbus bus
    3. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ASE - SFO
    7h 34m
    $87–336

Grand Junction to San Francisco by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$361Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 776.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Richmond once daily. Tickets cost $350–750 and the journey takes 25h 4m.

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