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How to get fromRiverside to Grand Junctionby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Riverside to Grand Junction by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Ontario International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane ONT - GJT
    6h 44m
    $77–391

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Victorville Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Glenwood Springsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus bus
    22h 21m
    $145–249

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Emeryville to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    39h 28m
    $390–944

  4. Drive  743.1 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Grand Junctioncar car 743.1 mi
    11h 19m
    $136–196

  5. Train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane SNA - GJT
    7h 33m
    $78–388

  6. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane LGB - GJT
    9h 40m
    $127–623

  7. Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane PSP - GJT
    9h 47m
    $100–439

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Glenwood Springsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus bus
    23h 52m
    $140–237

Riverside to Grand Junction by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 642 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Grand Junction, CO, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Grand Junction Amtrak Station via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Emeryville in around 39h 28m.

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