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How to get fromBakersfield to Tellurideby plane, shuttle, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Bakersfield to Telluride by plane, shuttle, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Durango–La Plata County Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)plane plane BFL - DRO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Durango La Plata County Airport to Purgatory Resortshuttle bus
    7h 35m
    $489–858

  2. Fly to Cortez, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Cortez (CEZ)plane plane BFL - CEZ
    2. Drive from Cortez (CEZ) to Telluridecar car
    7h 13m
    $113–460

  3. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Green Riverbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Green River to Monticellobus bus
    6. Drive from Monticello to Norwood Fairgroundscar car
    7. Take the bus from Norwood Fairgrounds to Telluride Court Housebus bus
    26h 47m

  4. Bus, train, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Durango Downtown to Purgatory Resortshuttle bus
    5. Take the taxi from Purgatory Resort to Telluridetaxi taxi
    29h 1m

  5. Drive  809.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Telluridecar car 809.4 mi
    15h 5m
    $148–214

  6. Fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport, drive, shuttle

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane BFL - GJT
    2. Drive from Downtown Transfer Facility to Montrose Airportcar car
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Montrose Airport to Tellurideshuttle bus
    8h 25m
    $210–639

  7. Fly to Telluride Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Telluride Regional Airport (TEX)plane plane BFL - TEX
    4h 56m
    $126–573

  8. Fly to Montrose Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane plane BFL - MTJ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Montrose Airport to Tellurideshuttle bus
    9h 11m
    $194–598

  9. Bus, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Durango Downtown to Purgatory Resortshuttle bus
    5. Take the taxi from Purgatory Resort to Telluridetaxi taxi
    30h 44m

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 732.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Telluride, CO, USA?

American Airlines, Key Lime, and United Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) once daily.

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