How to get here
The majestic San Juan Mountains are located deep in the Colorado Rockies.
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We are about as close to Salt Lake City as we are to Denver. We are located in the Southwest corner of the state only 60 miles from the Utah Border. Direct flights into the Telluride airport make it convenient for access in and out of the region. Also, Montrose is only 1 ½ hours away for a wider array of transportation options. Once you’re here, you won’t need a car. Everything is within walking distance, in the two towns, and they are connected by the free gondola. But if you want to get out and explore rental cars are available. |
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DRIVING | |||
| Average Driving times: | ||||
| Montrose | 1.5 hours | |||
| Durango | 2.5 hours | |||
| Grand Junction | 2.5 hours | |||
| Denver | 6 hours | |||
| Phoenix | 9 hours | |||
| Albuquerque | 6 hours | |||
| Mesa Verde Nat'l Park | 2 hours | |||
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FLYING | |
| Daily non-stop flights are available into the Telluride(TEX), Montrose(MTJ), Durango(DRO), and Grand Junction(GJT) airports. Grand Junction(GJT) also offers flights from Salt Lake City on Delta Airlines. Montrose is about 70 miles from Telluride, Durango/LaPlata County Airport is 125 miles, and the Grand Junction Airport is 127 miles away. The Telluride Airport is only five miles from town. |
Airlines
- America West (to: Telluride (TEX) and Montrose (MTJ) from Phoenix) 800-235-9292
- Continental Airlines (to: Montrose (MTJ) from Houston) 800-523-3273
- Great Lakes Airlines (to: Telluride (TEX), Montrose (MTJ), Grand Junction (GJT)) 800-554-5111
- United Express (to: Denver (DEN)) 800-241-6522
Airport Shuttles (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
Airports
- 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
Charter services
- Air Charter Flight One (970) 728-0545 or (888) 574-5861
- Falcon Flight Charter Service (970) 728-3959 or (800) 337-1775
Rental Cars at Montrose Airport
- 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
Rental Cars at Telluride Airport
- Budget (970) 728-4642 or (800) 527-0700
- National (970) 728-9380 or (800) 227-7368
Telluride Regional Airport Fixed Base Operator
- Aircraft & Pilot Services (970) 728-5051








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