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

The cheapest way to get from Telluride to Quartzsite is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 11h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Telluride to Quartzsite is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 50m and costs $410 - $1,100.

How far is it from Telluride to Quartzsite?

The distance between Telluride and Quartzsite is 530 miles. The road distance is 572.8 miles.

How do I travel from Telluride to Quartzsite without a car?

The best way to get from Telluride to Quartzsite without a car is to taxi and shuttle and bus which takes 22h 54m and costs $500 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Telluride to Quartzsite, including transfers.

Can I drive from Telluride to Quartzsite?

Yes, the driving distance between Telluride to Quartzsite is 573 miles. It takes approximately 11h 20m to drive from Telluride to Quartzsite.

Where can I stay near Quartzsite?

There are four+ hotels available in Quartzsite.

Telluride to Quartzsite - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Telluride to Quartzsite by plane, shuttle, car, bus, train, or taxi

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

Fly from Telluride Regional Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) to Phoenix (PHX)TEX - PHX
2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Quartzsite
5h 50m
$413–1,039
Drive 569.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Telluride to Quartzsite569.5 mi
11h 20m
$104–151
Drive, bus, train, shuttle
1. Drive from Telluride to Durango
2. Take the bus from Durango to Albuquerque Bus Station
3. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Flagstaff
4. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
5. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Quartzsite
20h 59m
$307–423
Drive to Cortez, fly, shuttle
1. Drive from Telluride to Cortez (CEZ)
2. Fly from Cortez (CEZ) to Phoenix (PHX)CEZ - PHX
3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Quartzsite
6h 52m
$309–415
Shuttle, drive to Grand Junction Regional Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Telluride to Montrose Airport
2. Drive from Montrose Airport to Downtown Transfer Facility
3. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Phoenix (PHX)GJT - PHX
4. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Quartzsite
9h 15m
Shuttle, shuttle to Durango–La Plata County Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Telluride Ski Resort, CO to Ouray, CO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Purgatory Resort to Durango La Plata County Airport
3. Fly from Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) to Phoenix (PHX)DRO - PHX
4. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Quartzsite
9h 27m
$472–1,002
Taxi, shuttle, bus
1. Take the taxi from Telluride to Purgatory Resort
2. Take a shuttle bus from Purgatory Resort to Durango Downtown
3. Take the bus from Durango to Albuquerque Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Phoenix to Blythe McDonalds
22h 54m
$538–797
Taxi, train, bus
1. Take the taxi from Telluride to Silverton
2. Take the train from Silverton to Durango, CO
3. Take the bus from Durango to Bernalillo
4. Take the bus from Albuquerque, NM to Las Cruces, NM
5. Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Blythe McDonalds
26h 3m
$454–771

Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

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1h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 527 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Telluride, CO, USA and Quartzsite, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Telluride to Quartzsite. However, you can take the shuttle to Telluride Regional Airport, walk to Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) airport, fly to Phoenix (PHX), walk to Sky Harbor International Airport, then take the shuttle to Quartzsite. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Telluride to Quartzsite via Durango, Albuquerque Bus Station, Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, Flagstaff, Flagstaff Amtrak, Sky Harbor International Airport, and Sky Harbor International Airport in around 20h 59m.

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