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How to get fromDurango to Royal Gorge Bridgeby bus, taxi, car, shuttle, plane, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Durango to Royal Gorge Bridge by bus, taxi, car, shuttle, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Durango to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Exit 128 Park & Ride - Fountainbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Exit 128 Park & Ride - Fountain to Royal Gorge Bridgetaxi taxi
    12h 35m
    $220–305

  2. Drive 252 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durango to Royal Gorge Bridgecar car 252 mi
    5h 7m
    $46–67

  3. Shuttle, shuttle to Durango–La Plata County Airport, fly to Colorado Springs Airport, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Durango Downtown to Purgatory Resortshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Purgatory Resort to Durango La Plata County Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane DRO - COS
    4. Take the taxi from Colorado-Springs-Airport-COS to Royal Gorge Bridgetaxi taxi
    8h 1m
    $445–750

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Durango to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Pueblo Transitbus bus
    3. Drive from Pueblo Transit to Royal Gorge Bridgecar car
    12h 58m
    $114–174

  5. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Durango to Bernalillobus bus
    2. Take the train from Sandoval County/U.S. 550 Rail Runner Station to South Capitol Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Santa Fe - Dulceria to Pueblo, CObus bus
    4. Drive from Pueblo, CO to Royal Gorge Bridgecar car
    14h 17m
    $92–153

  6. Drive to Cortez, fly to Denver, bus, taxi

    1. Drive from Durango to Cortez (CEZ)car car
    2. Fly from Cortez (CEZ) to Denver (DEN)plane plane CEZ - DEN
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Colorado Springsbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Colorado Springs to Royal Gorge Bridgetaxi taxi
    7h
    $241–373

  7. Drive to Four Corners Regional Airport, fly to Denver, bus, taxi

    1. Drive from Durango to Farmington-Airport-FMNcar car
    2. Fly from Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN) to Denver (DEN)plane plane FMN - DEN
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Colorado Springsbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Colorado Springs to Royal Gorge Bridgetaxi taxi
    6h 58m
    $182–494

Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) flights

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 657.8 mi
  • Duration: 12h 35m

What companies run services between Durango, CO, USA and Royal Gorge Bridge, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Durango to Royal Gorge Bridge. However, you can take the bus to Albuquerque Bus Station, walk to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center, take the bus to Exit 128 Park & Ride - Fountain, then take the taxi to Royal Gorge Bridge. Alternatively, you can drive from Durango to Royal Gorge Bridge in around 5h 7m.

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