There are 6 ways to get from San Jose to Grand Junction by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport
best- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane SJC - GJT
6h 30m$68–356Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the train from Emeryville to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
26h 32m$293–731Drive 941.4 mi
- Drive from San Jose to Grand Junctioncar 941.4 mi
17h 26m$172–249Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Montrose Regional Airport, drive
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane SFO - MTJ
- Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Grand Junctioncar
5h 39m$81–336Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane SFO - GJT
7h 37m$72–323BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport
- Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane OAK - GJT
7h 36m$75–375
San Jose to Grand Junction by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Grand Junction is to Caltrain and fly which costs $70 - $330 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to Grand Junction is to Caltrain and fly and drive which takes 5h 39m and costs $80 - $340.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose to Grand Junction station. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Grand Junction Amtrak Station via Emeryville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 32m.
The distance between San Jose and Grand Junction is 750 miles. The road distance is 946.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose to Grand Junction without a car is to train which takes 26h 32m and costs $290 - $750.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from San Jose to Grand Junction, including transfers.
San Jose to Grand Junction train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose to Grand Junction is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $65 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $290 - $750 and takes 26h 32m.
Grand Junction is 1h ahead of San Jose. It is currently 8:00 AM in San Jose and 9:00 AM in Grand Junction.
San Jose to Grand Junction train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.
What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Grand Junction, CO, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Grand Junction Amtrak Station via Emeryville in around 26h 32m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Emeryville to Grand Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–700
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Grand Junction is 947 miles. It takes approximately 17h 26m to drive from San Jose to Grand Junction.
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