There are 6 ways to get from Alamosa to Vernal by plane, car, bus, 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 to Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport, drive
best- Fly from San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) to Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport (RKS)plane ALS - RKS
- Drive from Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport (RKS) to Vernalcar
7h 54m$89–401Drive 370 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alamosa to Vernalcar 370 mi
8h 15m$68–98Drive, bus, shuttle
- Drive from Alamosa to Walsenburgcar
- Take the bus from Walsenburg to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub to Holiday Inn Express Park Citybus
- Take a shuttle bus from Park City Chevron to Vernal Quality Inn
21h 28m$185–316Drive, bus, train, shuttle
- Drive from Alamosa to Walsenburgcar
- Take the bus from Walsenburg to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Denver to Salt Lake Citytrain
- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub to Holiday Inn Express Park Citybus
- Take a shuttle bus from Park City Chevron to Vernal Quality Inn
25h 42m$235–506Fly to Yampa Valley Airport, drive
- Fly from San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN)plane ALS - HDN
- Drive from Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) to Vernalcar
7h 22m$208–496Drive, bus, train, shuttle via Los Lunas
- Drive from Alamosa to Nm-522 & Nm-196car
- Take the bus from Nm-522 & Nm-196 to Taos County Administration Buildingbus 320
- Take the bus from Taos County Administration Building to South Capitol Station - Shelter 8bus 305
- Take the train from South Capitol Rail Runner Station to Los Lunas Rail Runner Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Los Lunas Rail Runner Station to Redwood Rd @ 758 Sbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Downtown Salt Lake to Vernal Quality Inn
24h 57m$184–280
San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) to Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport (RKS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alamosa to Vernal is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Alamosa to Vernal is to fly and drive which takes 7h 22m and costs $200 - $500.
The distance between Alamosa and Vernal is 458 miles. The road distance is 372.2 miles.
It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Alamosa to Vernal, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Alamosa to Vernal is 372 miles. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Alamosa to Vernal.
There are 22+ hotels available in Vernal.
What companies run services between Alamosa, CO, USA and Vernal, UT, USA?
There is no direct connection from Alamosa to Vernal. However, you can take the taxi to San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) airport, fly to Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport (RKS), then drive to Vernal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alamosa to Vernal via Walsenburg, Denver Union Station, Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub, Holiday Inn Express Park City, Park City Chevron, and Vernal Quality Inn in around 21h 28m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Valley Regional Airport to Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from San Luis Valley Regional Airport to Yampa Valley Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–440
Flights from San Luis Valley Regional Airport to Yampa Valley Airport via Denver, Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Denver to Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–330
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Walsenburg to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Walsenburg to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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