There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Ridgway by plane, taxi, bus, car or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly to Montrose, taxi • 2h 50m
Cheapest option
Bus, drive via Grand Junction • 28h 1m
4 alternative options
Fly to Telluride • 5h 21m
Bus, drive • 31h 48m
Train, bus, drive • 37h 19m
Drive • 13h 54m
Los Angeles (LAX) to Telluride (TEX) flights
The flight time between Los Angeles (LAX) and Telluride (TEX) is around 6h 15m and covers a distance of around 657 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 2h 17m. Services are operated by American Airlines, Key Lime, United Airlines and others. Typically 26 flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Ridgway is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 13h 54m.
The quickest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Ridgway is to fly and taxi which costs $320 - $750 and takes 2h 50m.
The distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Ridgway is 665 miles. The road distance is 882.2 miles.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Ridgway, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Los Angeles Airport to Montrose Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 1m.
Ridgway is 1h ahead of Los Angeles Airport (LAX). It is currently 5:13 AM in Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and 6:13 AM in Ridgway.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Ridgway is 882 miles. It takes approximately 13h 54m to drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Ridgway.
American Airlines and United Airlines offer flights from Los Angeles Airport to Montrose Airport.
There are 186+ hotels available in Ridgway. Prices start at $100 USD per night.

- Distance: 665.4 miles
- Duration: 2h 50m
What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Ridgway, CO, USA?
American Airlines, Key Lime and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Ridgway 4 times a day.

- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Los Angeles to Telluride via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110 - $900
Flights from Los Angeles to Telluride via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350 - $1,300
Flights from Los Angeles to Telluride via Las Vegas, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130 - $950
Flights from Los Angeles to Telluride via San Francisco, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380 - $1,400
Flights from Los Angeles to Telluride via Oakland, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300 - $1,100
Flights from Los Angeles to Telluride via Sacramento, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310 - $1,100

- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles to Montrose via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $550

- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Los Angeles to Montrose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140 - $550

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Raton
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110 - $160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $110 - $160
- Premium
- $350 - $480
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $220 - $340
- Business Seat
- $240 - $350

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Monte to Vail
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90 - $130
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $90 - $130
- Flexible
- $130 - $200
Bus from El Monte to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100 - $140
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $100 - $140
- Flexible
- $150 - $220
Bus from Raton to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28 - $40
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $28 - $40
- Flexible
- $50 - $75

- Phone
- 800-900-3011
- Website
- ridebustang.com
Bus from Vail Transportation Center to Grand Valley Downtown Transfer Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13 - $35
- Website
- ridebustang.com
- Child 2-11
- $13 - $26
- Senior / Disabled
- $20 - $28
- Adult
- $23 - $35

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Denver to Gunnison Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $180 - $220
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