Getting to Telluride, Colorado & Telluride Ski Resort
Book flights to the Telluride Airport & read about driving to Telluride, Colorado.

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Telluride Regional Airport (TEX)
Flying to Telluride has never been easier. The hard part is leaving! Simply book your flight into the Telluride Regional Airport (TEX), and rent a car or take a shuttle. Once you're in Telluride, everything is within walking distance making in-town transportation a cinch. The Telluride Regional Airport is only a 5-minute drive to Telluride and the Telluride Mountain Village. Many flights operate between Denver to Telluride which ensures excellent deals on airfare.

Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)
A short and beautiful 1.5 hour drive from Telluride, the Montrose Regional Airport offers year-round access from Denver, Phoenix and Houston. From December through March, there are direct jet flights from Newark and Dallas/Ft. Worth.

Durango - La Plata County Airport (DRO)
Located approximately 3 hours southwest of Telluride, Durango La Plata County Airport is the largest airport for the Four Corners Region and offers attractions such as the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Durango Mountain at Purgatory, Wolf Creek and Mesa Verde National Park.

Grand Junction - Walker Field Airport (GJT)
The Grand Junction Airport is a 2.5 hour drive from Telluride. Enjoy commercial carrier services with over 20 daily departures from Denver, Phoenix and Salt Lake City and over 500 one-stop connections to cities in the United States, Canada, Europe and Central America. Easy access to tourist destinations throughout Western Colorado and Eastern Utah, such as the Colorado National Monument, Arches National Park, and major ski areas including Vail, Aspen, Telluride and Steamboat.

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Rental Cars in Telluride, Colorado
Rental cars are available on-site at the Telluride Regional Airport. Advanced reservations are recommended. Book online to reserve a rental car at discounted rates for all airports in Colorado, including the Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ).

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Getting to Telluride via Driving
Located near the center of the state, Telluride is easy to get to no matter where you're coming from. The views and scenery are absolutely stunning!

Driving Directions to Telluride

Be advised, once you've discovered Telluride, a quick and sudden change in your priorities may occur. This is the road map to magic.

From Montrose to Telluride
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 to Telluride
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 to Telluride
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.
T urn right onto Route 62.
Follow this to Route 145 and turn left.
Follow the signs into Telluride.
Travel time 6 hours.

From Denver to Telluride
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.

In-Town Transportation
Telluride has a fantastic, free, in-town transportation system. Whether you're going for a morning powder run or heading out for dinner, the Telluride transportation system is excellent. Additionally, virtually everything within Telluride is within walking distance, making getting around convenient.

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