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

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

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  1. Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar car
    2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MTJ - LAX
    4h 53m
    $60–301

  2. Bus via Little Tokyo / Arts District Station

    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 Station Arrivalsbus bus
    21h 14m
    $158–251

  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 Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane GJT - LAX
    6h 48m
    $60–298

  5. 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 11m
    $90–466

  6. 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 56m
    $72–312

  7. 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
    23h 37m
    $156–259

Grand Junction to Santa Monica by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 741.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

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 Arrivals, Alameda / Arcadia, Alameda / 1st, and Little Tokyo / Arts District Station in around 21h 14m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours.

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