Telluride (pop. 2,200) is located in the southwestern corner of Colorado, nestled in the spectacular San Juan range of the Rocky Mountains. Its rugged mountain beauty affords no easy freeway access, but it is easier to get here than one might think - and well worth taking the road less traveled!

Whether you decide to drive or fly, your journey to Telluride offers breathtaking views and awesome scenery. (Photo: Last Dollar Road. See "Hiking" or "Jeeping Adventures" in Activities section.) Direct flights into our airport just 10 minutes from town, smooth and scenic roads, and in-town transportation are just a few of the conveniences.

One of the greatest conveniences is that while you are here, you won’t need a car. Everything is within walking distance! Additionally, the Galloping Goose is available for a free ride within Telluride and "Dial a Ride" offers free transportation within Mountain Village.

Transportation between towns is easy! Just hop on the free gondola seven days a week from 7 a.m. to midnight during the winter and summer seasons. Gondola closes the weekend after the last day on the mountain (early April) and reopens the day before Mountain Film (end of May). Pets and bicycles are welcome, and the gondola offers access for handicapped travelers.

During the summer, normal driving times are as follows:
Montrose - 1-1/2 hours
Durango or Grand Junction - 2-1/2 hours
Denver - 6-7 hours
Phoenix - 8-9 hours
Albuquerque - 5-6 hours
Mesa Verde Nat'l Park - 2 to 2-1/2 hrs to Visitor Center in park.

Daily non-stop flights are available into the Telluride, Montrose, Durango, and Grand Junction airports on Great Lakes Airlines & United Express from Denver, and America West Express from Phoenix.

In summer, daily non-stop jet service is available from Houston to Montrose on Continental Airlines.

Grand Junction also offers flights from Salt Lake City on Delta Airlines. Cortez Airport offers daily nonstops from Denver only.

The Telluride Airport is only five miles from town, Montrose is about 1 1/2 hours, Durango/LaPlata County Airport is 125 miles, the Cortez Airport is 71 miles from Telluride, and the Grand Junction Airport is 127 miles away.

America West	800-235-9292
Continental Airlines	800-523-3273
Great Lakes Airlines	800-554-5111
United Express	800-241-6522

Custom trips can be arranged. It is highly recommended to make reservations in advance.

Alpine Luxury Limo (private service)	970-728-8750 or 877-728-8750
Consider It Done (private service)	970-728-4500
Mountain Limo (private & full service)	970-728-9606 or 888-LIMOTXI
Noah's Ark Transportation	888-437-6888 or 970-375-7790
Telluride Express (full service)	970-728-6000 or 888-212-TAXI

Durango Transportation	970-259-4818 or 800-626-2066
Noah's Ark Transportation	888-437-6888 or 970-375-7790

American Spirit Shuttle (private service)	888-226-5031
Noah's Ark Transportation	888-437-6888 or 970-375-7790
WW Stage Lines (group charters)	888-858-4087

Cortez Airport	970-565-3721
Durango/LaPlata Airport	970-247-8143
Grand Junction Airport	970-244-9100
Montrose Airport	970-249-3203
Telluride Airport	970-728-5051

Air Charter Flight One	970-728-0545 or 888-574-5861
Alpine Air - Distinctive Charter Services	Call 877 2FlyAlpine or email info@flyalpineair.com
Falcon Flight Charter Service	970-728-3959 or 800-337-1775

Enterprise

970-240-3835 or 800-RENTACAR

Budget	970-249-6083 or 800-221-2419
Dollar	970-249-3770 or 800-800-4000
National	970-252-8898 or 800-227-7368
Thrifty	970-249-8741 or 800-367-2277

Budget	970-728-4642 or 800-527-0700
National	970-728-9380 or 800-227-7368

Aircraft & Pilot Services

970-728-5051