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

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Grand Junction by plane, car, train (Amtrak), train, or bus

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane plane SFO - MTJ
    2. Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Grand Junctioncar car
    4h 59m
    $75–327

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane SFO - GJT
    7h 5m
    $66–327

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    25h 47m
    $605–956

  4. Drive  966 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Grand Junctioncar car 966 mi
    16h 25m
    $171–247

  5. Fly Oakland International Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane OAK - GJT
    6h 29m
    $72–373

  6. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane SJC - GJT
    8h 28m
    $83–389

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane SFO - ASE
    2. Take the bus from AABC Airport DV to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus bus
    7h 56m
    $88–348

San Francisco to Grand Junction by subway and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$605Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 862 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Grand Junction Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $600–950 and the journey takes 24h 6m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) every 4 hours.

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