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How to get fromGrand Junction to Santa Monicaby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Junction to Santa Monica by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane GJT - LAX
    6h 19m
    $75–368

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    22h 39m
    $154–289

  3. Drive 790.6 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Santa Monicacar car 790.6 mi
    12h 10m
    $145–209

  4. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane GJT - BUR
    7h 3m
    $455–906

  5. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane GJT - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Figueroa / Picobus bus
    8h 45m
    $178–960

  6. Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane GJT - LGB
    9h 4m
    $102–498

  7. Bus, bus to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, fly to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ASE - LAX
    7h 57m
    $77–320

Grand Junction to Santa Monica by bus, subway, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 678.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Downtown Santa Monica Station via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, Glenwood Springs, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines in around 22h 39m.

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