Travel
Flying into Telluride
We recommend flying into Montrose (MTJ) or Telluride (TEX) for all air travel.
Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)
is a 1.5-hour drive to Telluride. MTJ is the largest, closest airport with services from most commercial airlines. Shuttles and rental car options are available to get to Telluride easily. Please note, Lyft and Uber rides are not available from this airport therefore, we strongly recommend booking ground transportation services in advance.
Telluride Regional Airport (TEX)
is a 10-minute drive to Telluride and is a small regional airport that offers commercial service from PHX and DEN via Denver Air Connection. It also offers FBO services (KTEX).
Other options are below based on your needs, but are not highly recommended due to longer travel times to Telluride:
Durango La-Plata County Airport (DRO): 2.5-hour drive to Telluride
Cortez Municipal Airport (CEZ): 1 hr 45 min. drive to Telluride
Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT): 2 hr 40 min. drive to Telluride
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC): 6 hours West of Telluride
Denver International Airport (DEN): 6.5 hours North of Telluride
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ): 5.5 hours South of Telluride
GETTING around town
Ground Transportation
Due to Telluride's walkability, we recommend hiring one of the shuttle services below to transport you and your party from your chosen airport to Telluride and Mountain Village.
Shared and private shuttles to and from MTJ and TEX. Receive a 10% discount by mentioning “Schaus-Widener”. Traci Younger, traci@mountainlimos.com
970-728-9606
Shared and private shuttles to and from MTJ and TEX.
970-728-6000
Private car service or shared ride shuttles.
Car rental
Cars are not needed during your stay, unless you plan on exploring the region. There are multiple rental car options available, depending on the airport you fly into.
*If you would like to rent a vehicle for day trips from Telluride, we recommend:
Hertz at Telluride Regional Airport: 970-369-4995
Cliffhanger Jeep Rental: 970-728-5171
Click here to book a shuttle through the resort.
The Gondola
Operating Hours: Every day, 6:30 AM to 12:00 AM
Until 2:00 AM on Fridays and Saturdays
The towns of Telluride and Mountain Village are linked by a 12-minute ride on the free gondola. Passengers can load the gondola in either Mountain Village or Telluride and ride to the midway point (San Sophia) and then continue on to the other side.
Town Bus
The Galloping Goose
Operating Hours: Every day, 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Covers the Town of Telluride, Mountain Village, and regional routes to Lawson Hill and down-valley communities. Buses run on fixed schedules, but specific hours and routes vary by season, so checking the official website for the latest information is recommended. Click here for more information.