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

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There are 9 ways to get from Riverside to Grand Junction by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane ONT - GJT
    6h 59m
    $73–407

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Montrose Regional Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane plane LAX - MTJ
    3. Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Grand Junctioncar car
    6h 55m
    $71–301

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Victorville Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Glenwood Springsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus bus
    22h 26m
    $175–279

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Emeryville to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    39h 28m
    $860–1,364

  5. Drive  743.1 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Grand Junctioncar car 743.1 mi
    11h 19m
    $123–178

  6. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane SNA - GJT
    8h 35m
    $82–399

  7. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane LGB - GJT
    9h 56m
    $127–675

  8. Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane PSP - GJT
    10h

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Las Vegas Stripbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Glenwood Springsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus bus
    24h 4m
    $152–247

Riverside to Grand Junction by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 642 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Grand Junction, CO, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Grand Junction Amtrak Station via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Emeryville in around 39h 28m.

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