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How to get fromSalt Lake City to Rifleby train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Rifle by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Riflebus bus West
    8h 42m
    $105–206

  2. Drive 307.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salt Lake City to Riflecar car 307.9 mi
    6h 50m
    $57–82

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Glenwood Springsbus bus Greyhound US0550
    2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Railroad Ave + 5th Stbus bus Hgb
    8h 53m
    $63–117

  4. Fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane SLC - GJT
    2. Take the bus from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Riflebus bus
    5h 17m
    $77–448

  5. Fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane SLC - ASE
    2. Take the bus from AABC Airport DV to 27th St Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 27th St Station to Railroad Ave + 5th Stbus bus
    6h 58m
    $84–433

  6. Fly to Yampa Valley Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN)plane plane SLC - HDN
    2. Drive from Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) to Riflecar car
    6h 55m
    $96–462

Salt Lake City to Rifle by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 355.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Rifle, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Railroad Ave + 5th St via Glenwood Springs, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, and West Glenwood Park & Ride in around 8h 53m.

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