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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Vallecito Lakeby bus, car, plane, shuttle, taxi, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Albuquerque to Vallecito Lake by bus, car, plane, shuttle, taxi, or train

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  1. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Bernalillo to Durangobus bus Greyhound US1194S
    2. Drive from Durango to Vallecito Lakecar car
    9h 33m
    $44–86

  2. Drive 286.3 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Vallecito Lakecar car 286.3 mi
    7h 49m
    $53–76

  3. Fly to Durango–La Plata County Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)plane plane ABQ - DRO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Durango La Plata County Airport to Purgatory Resortshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Purgatory Resort to Vallecito Laketaxi taxi
    9h 35m
    $470–881

  4. Bus, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Durango Downtown to Purgatory Resortshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Purgatory Resort to Vallecito Laketaxi taxi
    9h 40m
    $395–487

  5. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus bus
    2. Take the train from Durango, CO to Silvertontrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Silverton to Vallecito Laketaxi taxi
    12h 10m
    $215–457

  6. Fly to Montrose Regional Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane plane ABQ - MTJ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Montrose Airport to Ouray, COshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Silverton, CO to Vallecito Laketaxi taxi
    10h 55m
    $313–714

Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 298.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 33m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Vallecito Lake, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Albuquerque to Vallecito Lake. However, you can take the train to Sandoval County/U.S. 550 Rail Runner Station, walk to Bernalillo, take the bus to Durango, then drive to Vallecito Lake. Alternatively, you can drive from Albuquerque to Vallecito Lake in around 7h 49m.

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