There are 6 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Grand Junction by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane GRR - GJT
8h 38m$205–957Fly to Montrose Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane GRR - MTJ
- Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Grand Junctioncar
8h 56m$164–770Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
32h 38m$398–905Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus
33h 27m$234–401Drive 1,400.9 mi
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Grand Junctioncar 1,400.9 mi
22h 30m$256–370Fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, bus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane GRR - ASE
- Take the bus from AABC Airport DV to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus
11h 8m$171–729
Grand Rapids to Grand Junction by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Grand Junction is to bus which costs $230 - $410 and takes 33h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Grand Junction is to fly which takes 8h 38m and costs $200 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids station to Grand Junction. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility via Chicago Bus Station and Union Station Gate B19. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Grand Junction station. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Grand Junction Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 38m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Grand Junction is 1251 miles. The road distance is 1409.1 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Grand Junction without a car is to train which takes 32h 38m and costs $390 - $950.
It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Grand Rapids to Grand Junction, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Grand Junction bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Grand Rapids to Grand Junction train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Grand Junction is to fly which takes 8h 38m and costs $200 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $390 - $950 and takes 32h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $230 - $410 and takes 33h 27m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Grand Junction, CO, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Grand Junction Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 32h 38m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Rapids to Grand Junction bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Grand Junction is 2h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 6:42 PM in Grand Rapids and 4:42 PM in Grand Junction.
Grand Rapids to Grand Junction train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Grand Junction is 1409 miles. It takes approximately 22h 30m to drive from Grand Rapids to Grand Junction.
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