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How to get fromCalifornia to Mesa Verde National Parkby plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from California to Mesa Verde National Park by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, drive

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)plane plane SNA - DRO
    2. Drive from Durango-Airport-DRO to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    5h 44m
    $139–470

  2. Fly from San Diego International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)plane plane SAN - DRO
    2. Drive from Durango-Airport-DRO to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    6h 49m
    $80–373

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus bus
    3. Drive from Durango to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    23h 27m
    $329–671

  4. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus bus
    3. Drive from Durango to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    25h 4m
    $173–327

  5. Drive 746.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car 746.1 mi
    13h 35m
    $137–197

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 696.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from California to Mesa Verde National Park. However, you can take the taxi to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA airport, fly to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO), then drive to Mesa Verde National Park. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Mesa Verde National Park via Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, Albuquerque Bus Station, and Durango in around 23h 27m.

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