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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Tellurideby bus, shuttle, taxi, car, plane, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Albuquerque to Telluride by bus, shuttle, taxi, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, shuttle, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Durango Downtown to Purgatory Resortshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Purgatory Resort to Telluridetaxi taxi
    7h 58m
    $394–476

  2. Drive 285 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Telluridecar car 285 mi
    6h 8m
    $52–76

  3. Fly to Gunnison County Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC)plane plane ABQ - GUC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Gunnison Airport to Montrose Airportshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Montrose Airport to Tellurideshuttle bus
    8h 36m
    $255–721

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus bus Greyhound US1194S
    2. Take the train from Durango, CO to Silvertontrain train
    10h 30m
    $214–446

  5. Fly to Durango–La Plata County Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)plane plane ABQ - DRO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Durango La Plata County Airport to Purgatory Resortshuttle bus
    8h 16m
    $465–851

  6. Fly to Telluride Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Telluride Regional Airport (TEX)plane plane ABQ - TEX
    5h 29m
    $107–646

  7. Fly to Montrose Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane plane ABQ - MTJ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Montrose Airport to Tellurideshuttle bus
    9h 16m
    $165–571

Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Albuquerque to Telluride.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 299.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Telluride, CO, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Key Lime fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) 6 times a week.

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