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Transportation to Grand Junction, Colorado
Grand Junction is easily accessible by plane, train, or automobile.
Fly:
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The Grand Junction Regional Airport is the third largest airport in Colorado and provides flights to and from Denver, Phoenix, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Las Vegas, Orange County/Santa Ana, and Salt Lake City. This regional airport provides reliable air service with convenient parking near the terminal. From parking to checking in, TSA security to arriving at the gate, flying in and out of this airport is a breeze and extremely efficient.
Grand Junction Regional Airport now offers Breezethru flights. A Breezethru flight is a one-stop no-plane change service.
Provo/Salt Lake City, UT --> Orange County/Santa Ana, CA --> Grand Junction, CO
- Guests board the plane in Provo/Salt Lake City, UT
- The plane arrives in Orange County/Santa Ana, CA
- Guests stay on plane
- The plane departs Orange County/Santa Ana, CA, and arrives in Grand Junction, CO.
- The total time for this flight is 4 hours 23 minutes.
Hartford, CT --> Las Vegas, NV --> Grand Junction, CO
- Guests board the plane in Hartford, CT
- The plane arrives in Las Vegas, NV
- Guests stay on plane
- The plane departs Las Vegas, NV, and arrives in Grand Junction, CO.
- The total time for this flight is 8 hours 18 minutes.
For additional flight information, check out FlyGJT.com.
Train:
Grand Junction's train station is part of the Amtrak - California Zephyr route, which runs from Chicago to Emeryville (San Francisco) with 30+ stops in between. According to Amtrak, "Experienced travelers say the California Zephyr is one of the most beautiful train trips in all of North America. As you climb through the heart of the Rockies and further west through the snow-capped Sierra Nevadas, you may find it hard to disagree." The train ride from Denver, Colorado to Grand Junction takes about eight hours.
Bus:
Bustang is an easy and affordable way to get travel throughout Colorado without a car.
Bustang and Bustang Outrider is a public transportation system in Colorado, USA. It is operated by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and provides intercity bus services connecting various cities and regions in the state of Colorado.
Bustang routes connect major cities such as Grand Junction, Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, and others, with stops at various points along the way. The service aims to reduce traffic congestion, promote eco-friendly transportation, and provide reliable options for people traveling within Colorado.
Drive:
Grand Junction is equidistant between Denver, Colorado and Salt Lake City, Utah. Driving from either Denver or Salt Lake City is easy and efficient. I-70 runs right through Grand Junction, connecting all three cities. Drive time from Denver is 4 hours and Salt Lake City is 4 hours, 15 minutes.
Grand Valley Transit:
Grand Valley Transit is a public transportation system that offers 11 affordable bus routes throughout the Grand Junction area. Grand Valley Transit partners with other public transportation companies including Colorado Department of Transportation, Bustang and Bustang Outrider, which all stop at the Downtown Transfer Facility and the Grand Junction Regional Airport bus stop.
Rideshare:
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Uber and Lyft are affordable options for traveling without maps! Rides can be booked online or through their apps with an account. You can find Uber's booking online here, and Lyft's booking online here.
Sunshine Rides is a 24/7 taxi service. You can call, text, or request a ride through their app. They also offer services around Colorado, including Aspen, Denver, Montrose, Telluride, and Vail.
Turo:
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Rent just about any car, anywhere with Turo. Turo is a peer-to-peer car-sharing service that allows people to rent cars directly from the car owners. You can browse through a diverse range of car options to meet your budget and style on the Turo website or app and book cars from private owners. Pickup and drop-off details are noted for each vehicle on the car's page.
Lime Scooter:
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Hop on a Lime Scooter and zip through town! These dockless scooters offer an affordable alternative to renting a car! You can unlock these scooters via the Lime app. Scooters are encouraged to use bike lanes when available, and are prohibited on the sidewalks on Main Street, Colorado Ave between 1st and 7th street, and 7th street between Grand Ave and Colorado Ave. The speed limit on sidewalks is 6 MPH, and 15 MPH on shared-use trails (like the Colorado Riverfront Trail). Dismount zones, where you must walk the scooters, are Colorado Mesa University, Canyon View Park, Lincoln Park, Sherwood Park, and the Grand Valley Transit Downtown Location.