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How to get fromVail to Grand Lakeby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Vail to Grand Lake by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Vail to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0550 / ...
    2. Take the train from Denver to Granby Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    7h 3m
    $39–78

  2. Drive 98.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Vail to Grand Lakecar car 98.8 mi
    2h 8m
    $18–27

  3. Bus, train via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to Union Stationbus bus West / ...
    2. Take the train from Denver to Granby Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    7h 48m
    $39–71

Vail to Grand Lake by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 189.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Vail, CO, USA and Grand Lake, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Vail to Grand Lake. However, you can take the bus to Denver Union Station, walk to Denver, take the train to Granby Amtrak Station, walk to Granby Train Depot, then take the bus to Town Square Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vail Transportation Center to Town Square Park via Union Station, Denver, Granby Amtrak Station, and Granby Train Depot in around 7h 48m.

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