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It
has been said that it's
not the destination, but the journey that is important (obviously something
spoken by someone that hasn't
driven across the country with three kids in the car). Getting here is
half the fun with so much to see and do in the area. Telluride
is easily accessed by car, air, and shuttle.
And
when
you get
here, there are several transportation options for getting around town.
By Air
Telluride is serviced by Telluride Regional Airport. It is the world's
second highest airport at 9,078 feet above sea level. The airport is located
approximately 15 minutes from Telluride and Mountain Village. Current air
carriers include America West, Continental, Great Lakes
and United.
Telluride Regional Airport has year round service, and if visibility falls
below instrument approach minimums, your flight may be diverted to Montrose
Regional Airport or Cortez Airport. Ground transportation is available
from both airports. If you are not sure about the status of your flight,
please
contact the airline at least 3 hours prior.
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 2½ 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 7½ -
8 hrs). If
you are coming 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 8-8½ 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). If you are coming from Durango take CO-160/CO-184
to 145 North and continue
on
to Telluride (Approx. travel time 2½ - 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.
Taxis & Shuttles
There
are private shuttle services that can offer transfers and tours of the area.
Advanced reservations recommended.
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 October 19 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. Please note:
Parking is diligently enforced, and tickets are in ample supply.
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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