What is the cheapest way to get from Boulder to Telluride?

The cheapest way to get from Boulder to Telluride is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boulder to Telluride?

The fastest way to get from Boulder to Telluride is to bus and fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $190 - $650.

How far is it from Boulder to Telluride?

The distance between Boulder and Telluride is 268 miles. The road distance is 341.6 miles.

How long does it take to get from Boulder to Telluride?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Boulder to Telluride, including transfers.

Can I drive from Boulder to Telluride?

Yes, the driving distance between Boulder to Telluride is 342 miles. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Boulder to Telluride.

Where can I stay near Telluride?

There are 697+ hotels available in Telluride.

Boulder to Telluride - 7 ways to travel via bus, plane, car, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Boulder to Telluride by bus, plane, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly to Telluride Regional Airport
best
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Telluride Regional Airport (TEX)DEN - TEX
4h 8m
$196–606
Drive 339.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Boulder to Telluride339.6 mi
6h 58m
$62–90
Bus, drive, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Broadway & 20th St to Union StationFf1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility
3. Drive from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Montrose Airport
4. Take a shuttle bus from Montrose Airport to TellurideMtj
10h 16m
Bus, fly to Montrose Regional Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)DEN - MTJ
3. Take a shuttle bus from Montrose Airport to Telluride
5h 26m
Bus, fly to Cortez, drive
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Cortez (CEZ)DEN - CEZ
3. Drive from Cortez (CEZ) to Telluride
6h
$130–228
Bus, fly to Gunnison County Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC)DEN - GUC
3. Drive from Gunnison County Airport (GUC) to Telluride
6h 11m
$69–341
Bus, drive, shuttle via Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1
1. Take the bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Union StationFf1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility
3. Drive from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Montrose Airport
4. Take a shuttle bus from Montrose Airport to TellurideMtj
10h 26m

Denver (DEN) to Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) flights

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Distance: 266.5 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Boulder, CO, USA and Telluride, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Boulder to Telluride. However, you can take the bus to US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate D, walk to US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A, take the bus to Denver Airport Station Gate 6, walk to Denver (DEN) airport, fly to Telluride Regional Airport (TEX), walk to Telluride Regional Airport, then take the shuttle to Telluride. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway & 20th St to Telluride via Union Station, Union Station Gate B19, Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility, and Montrose Airport in around 10h 16m.

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