Travel Information: Green River Utah

Canyonlands Rafting, Hiking, Tours for Adults, Families, Schools

Welcome to Green River, Utah, a small town with a population of approximately 900, located on I-70 about 70 miles from the Colorado border. This is a convenient stop if you're driving from Salt Lake City and can't wait another 45 minutes till you get to Moab. Green River’s Main Street has a wide variety of motels, including Best Western, Comfort Inn, Super 8, Motel 6 and others. Green River State Park has a campground near the River In addition to several commercial campgrounds. Main Street also offers several cafes and restaurants. The John Wesley Powell River History Museum in Green River is of special interest to river travelers; as is Ray's Tavern, world (we're not kidding!) famous for their charbroiled burgers & steaks; where a peanut butter & jelly sandwich costs about three times more than a burger.

Green River has a medical center, a grocery store, a bank, ATM machines, a drugstore, but no liquor store. Locally Green River is famous for its wonderful melons and has an annual Melon Days Festival.

Nearby Facilities and Attractions:
We suggest you allow a few days before or after your program to visit Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Goblin Valley and Dead Horse Point State Parks, or the San Rafael Swell area.

Getting to Green River
Area Licensed Travel Consultant
Auto Rental

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How to Get to Green River

Major airline connections are available to Salt Lake City Utah.

Daily van service to Green River via Big Horn Express 888-655-7433.

Fly direct to the Moab Airport: Salmon Air 800.448.3413

You can also fly to Grand Junction, Colorado or Moab, Utah (Westracks shuttle service 435-259-7317). Airport rental cars and vans are available at Grand Junction and Salt Lake City with reasonable weekly rates. Rental cars are available in Moab, but not at the airport. There is an Amtrak station (800-872-7245) and a Greyhound bus station (800-231-2222).

Amtrak Train to Grand Junction and Rent a Vehicle:
If you choose to take Amtrak plan to arrive the day before your program and expect delays. The Hampton Inn is a good hotel near the train station; call (800) 922-3883.

Auto Rental
Thrifty Rent-a-Car has an agency at the Moab Valley Inn. All others serve SLC and Grand Junction: Avis, Budget, Hertz and Dollar. All the above rental agencies have nationwide toll free numbers and reservation web sites.

Contact Licensed Travel Consultant
Rosemary Travel, Time Travel Inc., will find prices, schedules and options for your travel and also make bookings. Her fees are very reasonable.
(435) 559-3313, Email: timetravel@frontiernet.net