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How to get fromColorado Springs to San Juan National Forestby bus, plane, shuttle, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Colorado Springs to San Juan National Forest by bus, plane, shuttle, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Durango–La Plata County Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from The Antlers; S. Cascade to Denver International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)plane plane DEN - DRO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Durango La Plata County Airport to Purgatory Resortshuttle bus
    5h 26m
    $230–505

  2. Drive 266.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colorado Springs to Molas Pass Overlookcar car 266.9 mi
    6h 48m
    $49–71

  3. Bus, shuttle via Albuquerque

    1. Take the bus from Colorado Springs to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Durango Downtown to Purgatory Resortshuttle bus
    13h 18m
    $229–283

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from The Antlers; S. Cascade to Denver International Airportbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Denver International Airport, CO to Steamboat Springs, COshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Spring Creek, CO to Silverton, COshuttle bus
    13h 53m
    $410–535

  5. Bus, fly to Telluride Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from The Antlers; S. Cascade to Denver International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Telluride Regional Airport (TEX)plane plane DEN - TEX
    3. Take the bus from Telluride Court House to Rico Enterprisebus bus
    6h 35m
    $220–563

  6. Bus, fly to Montrose Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from The Antlers; S. Cascade to Denver International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane plane DEN - MTJ
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Montrose Airport to Ouray, COshuttle bus
    8h 1m
    $248–558

Denver (DEN) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 376.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Colorado Springs, CO, USA and San Juan National Forest, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Colorado Springs to San Juan National Forest. However, you can take the bus to Denver International Airport, walk to Denver (DEN) airport, fly to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO), walk to Durango La Plata County Airport, take the shuttle to Purgatory Resort, then walk to Purgatory Resort. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colorado Springs to Purgatory Resort via ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center, Albuquerque Bus Station, Durango, Durango Downtown, and Purgatory Resort in around 13h 18m.

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