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

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

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

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)plane plane SAN - DRO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Durango La Plata County Airport to Purgatory Resortshuttle bus
    8h 20m
    $442–705

  2. Drive  794.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Telluridecar car 794.3 mi
    14h 42m
    $145–210

  3. Train, bus, shuttle, taxi

    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. Take a shuttle bus from Durango Downtown to Purgatory Resortshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Purgatory Resort to Telluridetaxi taxi
    25h 31m
    $892–1,230

  4. Bus, shuttle, taxi

    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. Take a shuttle bus from Durango Downtown to Purgatory Resortshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Purgatory Resort to Telluridetaxi taxi
    27h 8m
    $553–701

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane plane LAX - MTJ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Montrose Airport to Tellurideshuttle bus
    8h 25m
    $153–453

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane plane SFO - MTJ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Montrose Airport to Tellurideshuttle bus
    8h 34m
    $161–473

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, drive, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane LAX - ASE
    2. Drive from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Crested Buttecar car
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Crested Butte to Montrose Airportshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Montrose Airport to Tellurideshuttle bus
    10h 34m
    $297–694

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, drive, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane SFO - ASE
    2. Drive from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Crested Buttecar car
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Crested Butte to Montrose Airportshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Montrose Airport to Tellurideshuttle bus
    11h 7m
    $310–714

  9. Fly Long Beach Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)plane plane LGB - DRO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Durango La Plata County Airport to Purgatory Resortshuttle bus
    9h 4m
    $476–901

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 704.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between California, USA and Telluride, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from California to Telluride. However, you can take the line 923 bus to N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr, walk to San Diego International Airport (SAN) airport, fly to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO), walk to Durango La Plata County Airport, take the shuttle to Purgatory Resort, take the shuttle to Silverton, then take the taxi to Telluride. Alternatively, you can take the train to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, walk to Albuquerque Bus Station, take the bus to Durango, walk to Durango Downtown, take the shuttle to Purgatory Resort, then take the taxi to Telluride.

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