What is the cheapest way to get from Tucson to Cortez?

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Cortez is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 9h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tucson to Cortez?

The fastest way to get from Tucson to Cortez is to shuttle and fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $300 - $420.

How far is it from Tucson to Cortez?

The distance between Tucson and Cortez is 464 miles. The road distance is 466.1 miles.

How do I travel from Tucson to Cortez without a car?

The best way to get from Tucson to Cortez without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 18h 1m and costs $350 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Tucson to Cortez?

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Tucson to Cortez, including transfers.

Can I drive from Tucson to Cortez?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Cortez is 466 miles. It takes approximately 9h 36m to drive from Tucson to Cortez.

Where can I stay near Cortez?

There are 48+ hotels available in Cortez.

Tucson to Cortez - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car, bus, and taxi

There are 9 ways to get from Tucson to Cortez by plane, car, bus, taxi, shuttle, 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.

Fly Tucson to Durango–La Plata County Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)TUS - DRO
2. Drive from Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) to Cortez
6h 3m
$100–566
Drive 463.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Tucson to Cortez463.4 mi
9h 36m
$85–123
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durango
4. Take the taxi from Durango to Cortez
18h 1m
$359–516
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Cortez
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airport
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Cortez (CEZ)PHX - CEZ
4h 38m
$305–420
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Durango–La Plata County Airport, drive
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airport
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)PHX - DRO
3. Drive from Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) to Cortez
5h 28m
$200–511
Fly Tucson to Cortez
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Cortez (CEZ)TUS - CEZ
5h 46m
$180–805
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Telluride Regional Airport, drive
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airport
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Telluride Regional Airport (TEX)PHX - TEX
3. Drive from Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) to Cortez
6h 21m
$388–1,055
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Tucson Downtown to Flagstaff Train Station
2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durango
4. Take the taxi from Durango to Cortez
18h 9m
$367–518
Bus, taxi via Ciudad Juárez
1. Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to El Paso
2. Take the bus from El Paso to Broadway @ Trumbull - Albuquerque
3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durango
4. Take the taxi from Durango to Cortez
19h 8m
$412–508

Tucson (TUS) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) flights

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4h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 461.4 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Cortez, CO, USA?

American Airlines, Key Lime, and two other airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Cortez (CEZ) 5 times a day.

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