There are 8 ways to get from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Cortez by plane, car, bus, taxi, or rideshare
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 Durango–La Plata County Airport, drive
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)plane ABQ - DRO
- Drive from Durango-Airport-DRO to Cortezcar
4h 42m$91–446Drive 254.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Cortezcar 254.1 mi
4h 35m$47–67Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus Greyhound US1194S
- Take the taxi from Durango to Corteztaxi
6h 57m$285–371Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Albuquerque-ABQ to Cortez254.1 mi
4h 35mFly to Four Corners Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN)plane ABQ - FMN
- Drive from Farmington-Airport-FMN to Cortezcar
4h 56m$96–459Fly to Cortez
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Cortez (CEZ)plane ABQ - CEZ
4h 5m$103–385Fly to Telluride Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Telluride Regional Airport (TEX)plane ABQ - TEX
- Drive from Telluride-Regional-Airport-TEX to Cortezcar
5h 41m$122–603Bus, taxi via Bernalillo
- Take the bus from Bernalillo to Durangobus Greyhound US1194S
- Take the taxi from Durango to Corteztaxi
7h 51m$281–364
Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Cortez is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Cortez is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $100 - $390.
The distance between Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) and Cortez is 219 miles. The road distance is 255.6 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Cortez without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 57m and costs $280 - $380.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Cortez, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Cortez is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Cortez.
There are 50+ hotels available in Cortez.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) and Cortez. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Albuquerque Airport (ABQ), USA and Cortez, CO, USA?
United Airlines, Key Lime, and three other airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Cortez (CEZ) 3 times a day.
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Cortez via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Cortez via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–650
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Cortez via Silver City, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–700
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Cortez via Las Vegas, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Cortez via Carlsbad, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–850
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Telluride Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Telluride Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Four Corners Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durango
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bernalillo to Durango
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Albuquerque-ABQ to Cortez
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $250–300
Durango Taxi
- Phone
- +1 970-259-4818
Durango Taxi
- Phone
- +1 970-259-4818
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