What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Elbert to Telluride?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Elbert to Telluride is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 6h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Elbert to Telluride?

The fastest way to get from Mount Elbert to Telluride is to drive which takes 6h 20m and costs $40 - $65.

How far is it from Mount Elbert to Telluride?

The distance between Mount Elbert and Telluride is 271 miles. The road distance is 236.9 miles.

How long does it take to get from Mount Elbert to Telluride?

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Mount Elbert to Telluride, including transfers.

Can I drive from Mount Elbert to Telluride?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Elbert to Telluride is 237 miles. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Mount Elbert to Telluride.

Where can I stay near Telluride?

There are 1657+ hotels available in Telluride.

Mount Elbert to Telluride - 3 ways to travel via car, shuttle, bus, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Mount Elbert to Telluride by car, shuttle, bus, or plane

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

Drive, shuttle
best
1. Drive from Mount Elbert to Crested Buttecar
2. Take a shuttle bus from Crested Butte to Montrose Airportshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Montrose Airport to Tellurideshuttle Mtj
7h 28m
$245–398
Drive 235.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mount Elbert to Telluridecar 235.5 mi
6h 20m
$43–63
Bus, shuttle, fly
1. Take the bus from HIGHWAY 24 and MOUNTAIN VIEW VILLAGE to Vail Transportation Centerbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Vail, CO to Denver International Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Telluride Regional Airport (TEX)plane DEN - TEX
7h 50m
$322–874

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

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mount Elbert to Telluride.

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Distance: 269 mi
Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Mount Elbert, CO, USA and Telluride, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mount Elbert to Telluride. However, you can drive to Crested Butte, take the shuttle to Montrose Airport, then take the shuttle to Telluride. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to HIGHWAY 24 and MOUNTAIN VIEW VILLAGE, take the bus to Vail Transportation Center, walk to Vail, CO, take the shuttle to Denver International Airport, walk to Denver (DEN) airport, fly to Telluride Regional Airport (TEX), walk to Telluride Regional Airport, then take the shuttle to Telluride.

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