What is the cheapest way to get from Cortez to Montrose?

The cheapest way to get from Cortez to Montrose is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 3h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cortez to Montrose?

The fastest way to get from Cortez to Montrose is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $24 - $35.

How far is it from Cortez to Montrose?

The distance between Cortez and Montrose is 165 miles. The road distance is 134.5 miles.

How do I travel from Cortez to Montrose without a car?

The best way to get from Cortez to Montrose without a car is to taxi and bus and shuttle which takes 4h 39m and costs $370 - $430.

How long does it take to get from Cortez to Montrose?

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Cortez to Montrose, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cortez to Montrose?

Yes, the driving distance between Cortez to Montrose is 134 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Cortez to Montrose.

Where can I stay near Montrose?

There are 33+ hotels available in Montrose.

Cortez to Montrose - 2 ways to travel via taxi, bus, shuttle, and car

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There are 2 ways to get from Cortez to Montrose by taxi, bus, shuttle, or car

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Taxi, bus, shuttle
best
1. Take the taxi from Cortez to Rico Enterprisetaxi
2. Take the bus from Rico Enterprise to Telluride Court Housebus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Telluride Ski Resort, CO to Montrose, COshuttle
4h 39m
$376–425
Drive 133.7 mi
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1. Drive from Cortez to Montrosecar 133.7 mi
3h 7m
$25–36

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Distance: 164 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Cortez, CO, USA and Montrose, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cortez to Montrose. However, you can take the taxi to Rico Enterprise, take the bus to Telluride Court House, take the bus to Carhenge, walk to Telluride Ski Resort, CO, then take the shuttle to Montrose, CO. Alternatively, you can drive from Cortez to Montrose in around 3h 7m.

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