What is the cheapest way to get from Fort Collins to Alamosa?

The cheapest way to get from Fort Collins to Alamosa is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort Collins to Alamosa?

The fastest way to get from Fort Collins to Alamosa is to bus and fly which takes 3h 14m and costs $160 - $230.

How far is it from Fort Collins to Alamosa?

The distance between Fort Collins and Alamosa is 254 miles. The road distance is 279 miles.

How long does it take to get from Fort Collins to Alamosa?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Fort Collins to Alamosa, including transfers.

Can I drive from Fort Collins to Alamosa?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort Collins to Alamosa is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Fort Collins to Alamosa.

Where can I stay near Alamosa?

There are 15+ hotels available in Alamosa.

Fort Collins to Alamosa - 6 ways to travel via bus, plane, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Fort Collins to Alamosa by bus, plane, or car

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
best
1. Take the bus from CSU Transit Center to Denver International Airport Dropoffsbus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS)plane DEN - ALS
3h 14m
$164–222
Drive 277.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Fort Collins to Alamosacar 277.4 mi
5h 7m
$51–74
Bus, drive via Denver
1. Take the bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Denver to Walsenburgbus
3. Drive from Walsenburg to Alamosacar
6h 34m
$76–107
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Denver to Walsenburgbus
3. Drive from Walsenburg to Alamosacar
6h 43m
$76–107
Bus, drive #2
1. Take the bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Walsenburgbus
3. Drive from Walsenburg to Alamosacar
7h 10m
$58–104
Bus, drive via Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
1. Take the bus from CSU Transit Center to Denver International Airport Dropoffsbus
2. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Colorado Springs Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Colorado Springs, CO to Walsenburgbus
4. Drive from Walsenburg to Alamosacar
9h 58m
$127–185

Denver (DEN) to San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) flights

12Weekly Planes

52 minAverage Duration

$111Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Fort Collins to Alamosa.

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Distance: 252.5 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Fort Collins, CO, USA and Alamosa, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fort Collins to Alamosa. However, you can take the bus to Denver International Airport Dropoffs, walk to Denver (DEN) airport, fly to San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS), then take the taxi to Alamosa. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Alamosa via Union Station, 16th Street & Wynkoop St, 16th Street & California St, Denver, and Walsenburg in around 6h 34m.

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