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

The cheapest way to get from Telluride to Thornton is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Telluride to Thornton is to fly and train which takes 3h 47m and costs $180 - $600.

How far is it from Telluride to Thornton?

The distance between Telluride and Thornton is 256 miles. The road distance is 337.2 miles.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Telluride to Thornton, including transfers.

Can I drive from Telluride to Thornton?

Yes, the driving distance between Telluride to Thornton is 337 miles. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Telluride to Thornton.

Where can I stay near Thornton?

There are 1054+ hotels available in Thornton.

Telluride to Thornton - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, car

There are 6 ways to get from Telluride to Thornton by plane, train, shuttle, car, or bus

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, train
best
1. Fly from Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) to Denver (DEN)TEX - DEN
2. Take the train from Union Station to Original Thornton - 88th Station Track 2
3h 47m
$185–581
Drive 335.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Telluride to Thornton335.3 mi
6h 47m
$62–89
Shuttle, drive, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Telluride to Montrose AirportMtj
2. Drive from Montrose Airport to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility
3. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Union Station
9h 55m
Shuttle to Montrose Regional Airport, fly, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Telluride to Montrose Airport
2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Denver (DEN)MTJ - DEN
3. Take the train from Union Station to Original Thornton - 88th Station Track 2
5h 32m
Drive to Cortez, fly
1. Drive from Telluride to Cortez (CEZ)
2. Fly from Cortez (CEZ) to Denver (DEN)CEZ - DEN
5h 5m
$128–234
Drive to Gunnison County Airport, fly
1. Drive from Telluride to Gunnison County Airport (GUC)
2. Fly from Gunnison County Airport (GUC) to Denver (DEN)GUC - DEN
5h 36m
$86–426

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

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Telluride to Thornton.

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Distance: 254.7 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Telluride to Thornton. However, you can take the shuttle to Telluride Regional Airport, walk to Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) airport, fly to Denver (DEN), walk to Denver Airport Station, take the train to Union Station, then take the train to Original Thornton - 88th Station Track 2. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Telluride to Original Thornton - 88th Station Track 2 via Montrose Airport, Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility, Union Station, and Union Station in around 9h 55m.

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