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

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Telluride is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 11h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tucson to Telluride is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $370 - $1,100.

How far is it from Tucson to Telluride?

The distance between Tucson and Telluride is 505 miles. The road distance is 542.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tucson to Telluride without a car is to bus and shuttle and taxi which takes 19h 53m and costs $420 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Tucson to Telluride, including transfers.

Can I drive from Tucson to Telluride?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Telluride is 543 miles. It takes approximately 11h 30m to drive from Tucson to Telluride.

Where can I stay near Telluride?

There are 697+ hotels available in Telluride.

Tucson to Telluride - 12 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus

There are 12 ways to get from Tucson to Telluride by shuttle, plane, bus, taxi, 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.

Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Telluride Regional Airport
best
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
5h 15m
$375–1,035
Drive 539.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Tucson to Telluride539.4 mi
11h 30m
$99–143
Bus, shuttle, 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 a shuttle bus from Durango Downtown to Purgatory Resort
5. Take the taxi from Purgatory Resort to Telluride
19h 53m
$424–585
Fly Tucson to Montrose Regional Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)TUS - MTJ
2. Take a shuttle bus from Montrose Airport to Telluride
7h 37m
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Cortez, drive
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airport
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Cortez (CEZ)PHX - CEZ
3. Drive from Cortez (CEZ) to Telluride
6h 32m
$279–387
Fly Tucson to Durango–La Plata County Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)TUS - DRO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Durango La Plata County Airport to Purgatory Resort
3. Take a shuttle bus from Ouray, CO to Telluride Ski Resort, CO
9h 4m
$335–995
Fly Tucson to Telluride Regional Airport
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Telluride Regional Airport (TEX)TUS - TEX
5h 54m
$170–900
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport, drive, shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airport
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)PHX - GJT
3. Drive from Downtown Transfer Facility to Montrose Airport
4. Take a shuttle bus from Montrose Airport to Telluride
8h 28m
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Durango–La Plata County Airport, shuttle
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. Take a shuttle bus from Durango La Plata County Airport to Purgatory Resort
4. Take a shuttle bus from Ouray, CO to Telluride Ski Resort, CO
8h 29m
$435–930
Bus, train, shuttle, 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 a shuttle bus from Durango Downtown to Purgatory Resort
5. Take the taxi from Purgatory Resort to Telluride
20h 1m
$427–572
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Las Cruces, NMLa
2. Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Albuquerque, NM
3. Take the bus from Bernalillo to Durango
4. Take the train from Durango, CO to Silverton
20h 24m
$369–664
Bus, drive
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. Drive from Durango to Telluride
20h 35m
$174–230

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

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1h 30mAverage Duration

$248Cheapest Price

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Distance: 502.5 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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

American Airlines, Key Lime, and two other airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) twice daily.

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