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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Grand Junctionby bus, plane, subway, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Grand Junction by bus, plane, subway, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane SJC - GJT
    7h 38m
    $107–486

  2. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane SFO - GJT
    8h 17m
    $106–448

  3. Bus, BART, train

    1. Take the bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    27h 56m
    $353–775

  4. Drive 971.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Grand Junctioncar car 971.4 mi
    18h 1m
    $178–257

  5. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane OAK - GJT
    9h 3m
    $120–536

  6. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane SFO - ASE
    4. Take the bus from AABC Airport DV to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    5. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus bus
    9h 41m
    $112–400

Santa Cruz to Grand Junction by bus, subway, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$353Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 781.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Cruz to Grand Junction. However, you can take the bus to Diridon Station, walk to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, take the train to Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound, walk to Santa Clara Transit Center, take the line 60 bus to SJC Airport Terminal A, walk to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) airport, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT), walk to Grand Junction Regional Airport, then take the bus to Downtown Transfer Facility. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ocean & Water to Grand Junction Amtrak Station via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon, Berryessa BART, Berryessa / North San Jose, Richmond, and Richmond in around 27h 56m.

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