Getting Here
Telluride is easily accessed by car, air, and shuttle. And when you get here, there are several transportation options for getting around town....or none at all. Everything is Telluride is within walking distance! Mountain Village is just a free Gondola ride away.
By Air
For the most competitive air rates, lodging packages and information: 800.778.8581
For air only reservations call the Telluride/Montrose Air Concierge: 866.850.5286
At 9078 feet above sea level, THE TELLURIDE REGIONAL AIRPORT is the world's second highest airport. It's only 10 minutes from Telluride.
THE MONTROSE REGIONAL AIRPORT is a scenic 70 miles drive from Telluride . Since Telluride is a pedestrian-friendly town, you won't need a car, unless you'll be touring the surrounding region. Current air carriers for Montrose and Telluride include:
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For private pilots, Telluride Regional Airport is fixed base operator that can provide fuel and maintenance.
By Car
Telluride is easily accessible from Denver, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Grand Junction and Durango.
From Grand Junction, follow highway 50/550 to Ridgway, in Ridgway head west on Hwy. 62, after 23 miles turn off for Telluride on Hwy. 145 (Approx. travel time 2 1/2 hrs).
From Denver, take the Interstate 70 West to Grand Junction. Just past Clifton take 32Rd to Hwy 50. Follow the directions from Grand Junction (Approx. total travel time 7 1/2 - 8 hrs).
From Salt Lake City, go by the I-80 East to the I-15 South. Then take US-6/US-89/US-191 to I-70 East to Grand Junction, take US 191 to Moab, at UT-46/CO-90 head east, finally go south on CO-90/CO-141/CO-145 to Telluride (Approx. total travel time 8 - 8 1/2 hours).
From Las Vegas, take the I-15 North to I-70 east toward Grand Junction, take US 191 to Moab, at UT-46/CO-90 head east, finally go south on CO-90/CO-141/CO-145 (Approx. travel time 9 hours).
From Durango , take CO-160/CO-184 to 145 North and continue on to Telluride (Approx. travel time 2 1/2 - 3 hours).
| MILEAGE |
| Denver - 330 miles |
Cortez - 77 miles |
| Phoenix -475 miles |
Farmington - 145 miles |
| Salt Lake City - 366 miles |
Grand Junction - 127 miles |
| Las Vegas - 589 miles |
Montrose - 66 miles |
| Dallas, Texas - 1,028 miles |
Durango - 111 miles |
| Los Angeles - 857 miles |
Steamboat Springs - 313 miles |
Road Conditions
For current conditions, call 877-315-7623 or go to www.cotrip.org.
Transportation from the Airports
Car Rental
There are 2 car rental agencies have offices in Telluride-Budget and National. In Montrose, most major agencies are there including Budget, Enterprise, Dollar, National, and Thrifty.
Ground Transportation
Mountain Limo - Provides shuttle service from all of the regions airports. Advanced reservations recommended, call 888-546-6894 or visit mountain-limo.com for more information.
Telluride Express - Providing local and regional ground transportation service. Ask about scheduled and private taxi service. Call 1-800-212-TAXI or visit tellurideexpress.com for more information.
Transportation in Town
Gondola
Unique to Telluride and Mountain Village the gondola is free public transportation. The gondola runs 7am to midnight daily. In the spring when the ski area closes in early April to 3rd week of May and during the fall from mid October to the end of November, the gondola is closed for maintenance. Handicap and pet accessible. Total ride time between Telluride and Mountain Village one way is 13 minutes. Call 970-728-0588 for more information.
Shuttles
A free shuttle bus, known as the Galloping Goose, run in town as well as between Lawson Hill, Mountain Village, and Norwood. The shuttle in the town of Telluride runs on a 15 minute loop. Call 970-728-5700 for more information.
Mountain Village Dial-a-Ride
There is a free dial-a-ride shuttle within Mountain Village for residents and guests. The shuttle operates between 7am to 12:30am daily. Call 970-728-8888 for more information.
Parking
Free parking is available in several designated parking lots. You can park you car at the Gondola Station Village Parking, Mountain Village; the South end of Mahoney Drive near the west entrance of Telluride. Car Henge off of West Pacific Street on the east side of Coonskin (ski chair 7) chairlift. Parking in town for the most part requires a pass or is metered. Along main street and some side street you will find solar powered parking meters usually found mid block. 75 cents buys you one hour, and after 6pm and all day Sunday parking is free.
Walking
Both Telluride and Mountain Village are pedestrian friendly. Walking is the best way to get around in both towns. Please consider leaving your car where you are staying.
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