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How to get fromGrand Junction to Santa Cruzby plane, bus, train, subway, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Junction to Santa Cruz by plane, bus, train, subway, or car

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  1. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane GJT - SJC
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    7h 8m
    $112–506

  2. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane GJT - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    7h 49m
    $91–368

  3. Train, BART, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus bus 17
    28h 10m
    $361–742

  4. Drive 973.1 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Santa Cruzcar car 973.1 mi
    17h 57m
    $178–257

  5. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane GJT - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    8h 1m
    $121–534

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

    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
    4. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    9h 29m
    $103–360

Grand Junction to Santa Cruz by train, subway, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$361Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 778.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Grand Junction to Santa Cruz. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Grand Junction Regional Airport, walk to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC), walk to SJC Airport Terminal A, take the line 60 bus to Santa Clara Transit Center, walk to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound, take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to Diridon Station, then take the bus to Soquel Ave & Front. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Ocean & Water via Richmond, Richmond, Berryessa / North San Jose, Berryessa BART, San Jose Diridon, and Diridon Station in around 28h 10m.

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