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

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Grand Junction by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane SAN - GJT
    4h 58m
    $55–291

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop 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
    25h 4m
    $221–346

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    41h 12m
    $920–1,477

  4. Drive  835.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Grand Junctioncar car 835.9 mi
    12h 55m
    $143–207

  5. Fly to Montrose Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane plane SAN - MTJ
    2. Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Grand Junctioncar car
    5h 28m
    $64–305

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop 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
    25h 45m
    $195–296

San Diego to Grand Junction by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 663 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Grand Junction Amtrak Station via Los Angeles and Sacramento in around 41h 12m.

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