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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Grand Junctionby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Grand Junction by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane SBA - GJT
    6h 44m
    $56–305

  2. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Emeryvillebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    33h 21m
    $352–767

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus bus
    37h 40m
    $249–391

  4. Drive  846.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Grand Junctioncar car 846.2 mi
    13h 29m
    $155–224

  5. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Montrose Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane plane SBA - MTJ
    2. Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Grand Junctioncar car
    7h 44m
    $60–308

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane LAX - GJT
    9h 45m
    $93–406

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane BUR - GJT
    9h 28m
    $88–401

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Emeryvilletrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    34h 26m
    $360–863

Santa Barbara to Grand Junction by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$352Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 721.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Grand Junction, CO, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility via Los Angeles Union Station, Albuquerque Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B19 in around 37h 40m.

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