Driving Directions | Airport and Flight Information | Ground Transportation

From Montrose

Go south on Route 550 to Ridgway then turn right onto Route 62.
Follow this to Route 145 and turn left.
Follow the signs into Telluride.
Travel time 1.25 hours.  

From Durango

Follow Route 160 from Durango to Mancos.
Turn right onto Route 184 towards Dolores.
Turn right onto Route 145, just south of Dolores.
Follow 145 into Telluride. About 3 miles out of town, Route 145 will T.
Turn right. Telluride is three more miles.
Travel time 2.5 hours.  

From Colorado Springs

Take Route 24 west. Turn south on 258/24 and proceed to Route 50.
Turn right on Route 50.
Proceed over Monarch Pass into Gunnison and then to Montrose.
Turn left and go south on Route 550 to Ridgway then turn right onto Route 62.
Follow this to Route 145 and turn left.
Follow the signs into Telluride.
Travel time 6 hours.  

From Denver

Take Interstate 70 west to Grand Junction, go south on Route 50 to Montrose.
Continue south on Route 550 to Ridgway then turn right onto Route 62.
Follow this to Route 145 and turn left.
Follow the signs into Telluride.
Travel time 7 hours.

Driving Times

During the summer, normal driving times are as follows:
Located in Southwest Colorado, Telluride is central to the southwest region of the United States.
· Ouray, CO - 1 hour
· Montrose, CO - 1-1/4 hours
· Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Montrose, CO - 1-1/2 hrs
· Silverton, CO - 1 -1/2 hours
· Mesa Verde National Park Area, Cortez, CO - 2 hours
· Moab, Utah - 2-1/4 hours
· Arches National Park, Moab, Utah - 2-1/2 hrs
· Durango, CO - 2-1/2 hours
· Grand Junction, CO - 2-1/2 hours
· Albuquerque, NM - 5-1/2 hours
· Denver, CO - 6-1/2 hours

· Phoenix, AZ - 8 hours

Flying

Telluride Airport

Conveniently situated 7 minutes from Telluride, the Telluride Regional Airport offers travelers the opportunity to fly directly into town. Telluride Regional Airport sits atop Deep Creek Mesa and is North America's highest commercial airport. At 9,078 feet above sea level, the airport offers fabulous picturesque views of the San Juan Mountains.

 Commercial Airlines Serving Telluride


Great Lakes Airlines
Call 1-800-554-5111 or Visit www.greatlakesav.com

US AirWays
To purchase a ticket within U.S. and Canada 800-428-4322 or www.usair.co

Charter Services Serving Telluride
Picture Flight One
Call 1-970-728-0545 or 1-888-574-5861

Picture Falcon Flight
Call 1-970-728-3959 or 1-800-337-1775

Picture MayaAir
Call 1-866-MayaAir

Picture Telluride Flights
Call 1-970-728-1011

Montrose Airport

2008 Summer Flight Schedule  Carrier  From To  Frequency  Seats   American Airlines  Dallas/Ft. Worth (DFW)  Montrose (MTJ) Daily 2x  70  American Airlines  Dallas/Ft. Worth (DFW)  Montrose (MTJ)  Sat-Sun 2x  70  Continental Airlines  Houston (IAH)  Montrose (MTJ)  Daily 2x 50  Continental Airlines  Houston (IAH)  Montrose (MTJ)  Sat 2x  50  Delta Air Lines  Salt Lake City (SLC)  Montrose (MTJ)  Daily 2x  50  Great Lakes Airlines  Denver (DEN)  Telluride (TEX)  Daily 4x  19  United Express  Denver (DEN)  Telluride (TEX)  Daily 5x  37

Visit
www.continental.com
or call Continental at 1-800-523-3273 to book your flights.

Montrose Regional Airport, a scenic 75 minutes away, has year-round daily service non-stop on United Express from Denver, CO, and Continental Airlines from Houston, TX. Winter-season service includes direct flights from Atlanta, GA, and Salt-Lake City, Utah, on Delta Airlines. Flights from Chicago, IL, and Dallas, TX, are offered on American Airlines and flights from Newark, NJ, are carried on Continental Airlines.
Call 1-970-249-3203 or Visit http://airport.co.montrose.co.us/

Commercial Airlines Serving Montrose

American Airlines

Call 1-800-433-7300 or Visit www.AA.com

Continental Airlines

Call 1-800-523-3273 or Visit www.Continental.com

Call 1-800-221-1212 or Visit www.Delta.com
 
SkyWest

Call 1-800-241-6522 or Visit www.SkyWest.com
 
United Express

Call 1-800-241-6522 or Visit www.United.com

Charter Service Serving Montrose
Century Aviation
Call 1-970-249-2013 or 1-800-519-2013

Telluride can also be reached by flying into:
 Cortez Airport
(CEZ), 80 miles South Call 1-970-565-3721

 Durango Airport

(DRO), 120 miles Southeast Call 1-970-247-8143
Grand Junction Airport
(GJT), 128 miles North Call 1-970-244-9100

Ground Transportation

Mountain Limo

Reserve the best for your journey through the scenic San Juan Mountains to Telluride!
We offer private, door-to-door transportation in four-wheel drive Suburban or Limo Vans. Your family and friends will enjoy the comfort of personalized service, with experienced drivers and dependability from southwest Colorado's premier limo and taxi service. We provide Montrose/Telluride individualized shuttle service, Stretch Limo Service, Private & Shared Rides in the Telluride Region & the State of Colorado.
Airport Ground Transportation, Safe & Reliable Door-to-Door Service, 4x4 Luxury Limited Edition Vehicles, Fourteen Passenger Limo Vans, DVD/VCR, CD Player, Wet Bar, Cell Phones, Experienced Drivers, Knowledgeable Locals, Scenic Tours, Transportation to Activities, Stand-by Dinner & Saloon Services, Weddings and Special Events, Pet Cars Available, 24-hour Local Taxi Service. MAKE A RESERVATION TODAY
Call 1-888.546.6894 or Visit www.mountain-limo.com/

Telluride Express

Telluride's premier ground transportation service to all area airports (i.e. Telluride, Montrose, Grand Junction, Durango, Cortez and Gunnison) with door-to-door shared ride and private accommodations. We are committed to providing our individual and group guests with no hassle, courteous and comfortable service. We operate a new fleet of vans along with our shuttle buses and motor coaches. Enjoy the luxury, convenience and personalized service of private chauffeured transportation from Western Colorado's most respected and trusted ground transportation company.
We care about your safety and our drivers, besides being familiar with every location in our region, attend safety driving courses, wear photo ID's, have clean driving records, pass medical and drug tests, and also pass a background check. It is highly recommended to make reservations in advance. Custom trips can be arranged.
Call 1-970-728-6000 or 1-888-212-TAXI or Visit www.tellurideexpress.com/

Telluride Airport Rental Cars

Budget Call 1-970-728-4642 or 1-800-527-0700
National Call 1-970-728-9380 or 1-800-227-7368
Town of Telluride Rental Cars
Dollar Call 1-970-249-3770 or 1-800-800-4000

 Montrose Airport Rental Cars

Dollar Call 1-970-249-3770 or 1-800-800-4000
National Call 1-970-252-8898 or 1-800-CAR-RENT
Hertz Call 1-970-240-8464 or 1-800-654-3131

Thrifty Call 1-970-249-8741 or 1-800-THRIFTY