What is the cheapest way to get from Boulder to Mesa Verde National Park?

The cheapest way to get from Boulder to Mesa Verde National Park is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 8h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boulder to Mesa Verde National Park?

The fastest way to get from Boulder to Mesa Verde National Park is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 5h 1m and costs $300 - $450.

How far is it from Boulder to Mesa Verde National Park?

The distance between Boulder and Mesa Verde National Park is 356 miles. The road distance is 401.8 miles.

How long does it take to get from Boulder to Mesa Verde National Park?

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Boulder to Mesa Verde National Park, including transfers.

Can I drive from Boulder to Mesa Verde National Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Boulder to Mesa Verde National Park is 402 miles. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Boulder to Mesa Verde National Park.

Where can I stay near Mesa Verde National Park?

There are 50+ hotels available in Mesa Verde National Park.

Boulder to Mesa Verde National Park - 9 ways to travel via train, bus

There are 9 ways to get from Boulder to Mesa Verde National Park by bus, plane, taxi, train, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly to Cortez, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Cortez (CEZ)plane DEN - CEZ
3. Take the taxi from Cortez (CEZ) to Mesa Verde National Parktaxi
5h 1m
$306–446
Bus, fly to Durango–La Plata County Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)plane DEN - DRO
3. Drive from Durango-Airport-DRO to Mesa Verde National Parkcar
5h 16m
$58–324
Bus, train, drive, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Broadway & 20th St to Union Stationbus Ff2 / ...
2. Take the train from Denver to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Drive from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Montrose Airportcar
4. Take a shuttle bus from Montrose Airport to Tellurideshuttle Mtj
5. Drive from Telluride to Mesa Verde National Parkcar
15h
$211–386
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Broadway & 20th St to Union Stationbus Ff2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Denver to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus
4. Drive from Durango to Mesa Verde National Parkcar
16h 22m
$135–200
Drive 399.5 mi
1. Drive from Boulder to Mesa Verde National Parkcar 399.5 mi
8h 5m
$73–106
Bus, fly to Four Corners Regional Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN)plane DEN - FMN
3. Drive from Farmington-Airport-FMN to Mesa Verde National Parkcar
5h 53m
$66–329
Bus, fly to Telluride Regional Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Telluride Regional Airport (TEX)plane DEN - TEX
3. Drive from Telluride-Regional-Airport-TEX to Mesa Verde National Parkcar
6h 2m
$194–493
Bus, drive via Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1
1. Take the bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Union Stationbus Ff1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus
4. Drive from Durango to Mesa Verde National Parkcar
17h 10m
$112–217
Shuttle, train, drive
1. Take a shuttle bus from I-70/Kipling St., West Denver, CO to Steamboat Springs, COshuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Spring Creek, CO to Silverton, COshuttle
3. Take the train from Silverton to Durango, COtrain
4. Drive from Durango, CO to Mesa Verde National Parkcar
18h 32m
$375–640

Denver (DEN) to Cortez (CEZ) flights

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1h 35mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Boulder to Mesa Verde National Park.

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Distance: 353.7 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Boulder, CO, USA and Mesa Verde National Park, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Boulder to Mesa Verde National Park. However, you can take the bus to US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate D, walk to US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A, take the bus to Denver Airport Station Gate 6, walk to Denver (DEN) airport, fly to Cortez (CEZ), then take the taxi to Mesa Verde National Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway & 20th St to Mesa Verde National Park via Union Station, Denver, Grand Junction Amtrak Station, Montrose Airport, and Telluride in around 15h.

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