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How to get fromSacramento to Grand Junctionby plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Sacramento to Grand Junction by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane SMF - GJT
    6h 28m
    $63–348

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    22h 18m
    $550–900

  3. Drive  880.1 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Grand Junctioncar car 880.1 mi
    14h 54m
    $161–232

  4. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane plane SMF - MTJ
    2. Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Grand Junctioncar car
    6h 35m
    $82–379

  5. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane OAK - GJT
    8h 54m
    $120–448

  6. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Montrose Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane plane SFO - MTJ
    4. Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Grand Junctioncar car
    7h 18m
    $120–397

Sacramento to Grand Junction by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration22h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$550Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 720.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Grand Junction Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $550–900 and the journey takes 22h 18m.

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