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How to get fromDurango to Silverton, COby train, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Durango to Silverton, CO by train, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Durango, CO to Silvertontrain train
    3h 30m
    $60–230

  2. Drive 48.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durango to Silverton, COcar car 48.3 mi
    1h 6m
    $9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Durango to Silverton, COtaxi taxi 48.3 mi
    1h 6m
    $270–320

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Durango, CO to Silverton, COshuttle bus Silverton to Durango area
    1h 15m
    $75–110

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 45.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Durango, CO, USA and Silverton, CO, USA?

Durango Silverton Railroad operates a train from Durango, CO to Silverton twice daily. Tickets cost $60–230 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, San Juan Backcountry operates a shuttle from Durango, CO to Silverton, CO on demand. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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