There are 5 ways to get from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Fruita by plane, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane SLC - GJT
1h 21m$144–512Drive 276.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Fruitacar 276.1 mi
4h 34m$51–73Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
8h 11m$158–286Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Salt Lake City-SLC to Fruita276.1 mi
4h 34mShuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Salt Lake City Airport to Moab
- Take a shuttle bus from Moab to Grand Junction Regional Airport
6h 45m$827–1,210
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Fruita is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Fruita is to fly which takes 1h 21m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct train from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) station to Fruita station. However, there are services departing from Airport Station and arriving at Grand Junction Amtrak Station via Arena Station and Salt Lake City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
The distance between Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) and Fruita is 230 miles. The road distance is 277.7 miles.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Fruita without a car is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs $150 - $290.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Fruita, including transfers.
Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Fruita train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salt Lake City station.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Fruita is to fly which takes 1h 21m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $290 and takes 8h 11m.
Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Fruita train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Junction Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Fruita is 278 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Fruita.
What companies run services between Salt Lake City Airport (SLC), USA and Fruita, CO, USA?
Delta flies from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salt Lake City to Grand Junction Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 6h 21m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salt Lake City to Grand Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 435-259-9402
- [email protected]
- Website
- Roadrunner Shuttle
Shuttle from Salt Lake City Airport to Moab
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $500–750
- Schedules at
- Roadrunner Shuttle
Shuttle from Moab to Grand Junction Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $230–350
- Schedules at
- Roadrunner Shuttle
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Salt Lake City-SLC to Fruita
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) and Fruita. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







