What is the cheapest way to get from Estes Park to Mesa Verde National Park?

The cheapest way to get from Estes Park to Mesa Verde National Park is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 8h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Estes Park to Mesa Verde National Park?

The fastest way to get from Estes Park to Mesa Verde National Park is to shuttle and fly and taxi which takes 5h 31m and costs $370 - $550.

How far is it from Estes Park to Mesa Verde National Park?

The distance between Estes Park and Mesa Verde National Park is 388 miles. The road distance is 438.3 miles.

How long does it take to get from Estes Park to Mesa Verde National Park?

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Estes Park to Mesa Verde National Park, including transfers.

Can I drive from Estes Park to Mesa Verde National Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Estes Park to Mesa Verde National Park is 438 miles. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from Estes Park to Mesa Verde National Park.

Where can I stay near Mesa Verde National Park?

There are 49+ hotels available in Mesa Verde National Park.

Estes Park to Mesa Verde National Park - 9 ways to travel via train

There are 9 ways to get from Estes Park to Mesa Verde National Park by shuttle, plane, taxi, bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Shuttle, fly to Cortez, taxi
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Estes Park, Co to Denver International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Cortez (CEZ)plane DEN - CEZ
3. Take the taxi from Cortez (CEZ) to Mesa Verde National Parktaxi
5h 31m
$375–525
Drive 435.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Estes Park to Mesa Verde National Parkcar 435.8 mi
8h 55m
$80–115
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Estes Park Visitor Center to Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Denver to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus
4. Drive from Durango to Mesa Verde National Parkcar
17h 39m
$137–206
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Estes Park Visitor Center to Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from Denver Union Station to Moab, UTtrain
3. Take the bus from Moab, UT to Blandingbus
4. Drive from Blanding to Mesa Verde National Parkcar
46h 10m
Shuttle, fly to Durango–La Plata County Airport, drive
1. Take a shuttle bus from Estes Park, Co to Denver International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)plane DEN - DRO
3. Drive from Durango-Airport-DRO to Mesa Verde National Parkcar
5h 46m
$127–403
Shuttle, fly to Four Corners Regional Airport, drive
1. Take a shuttle bus from Estes Park, Co to Denver International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN)plane DEN - FMN
3. Drive from Farmington-Airport-FMN to Mesa Verde National Parkcar
6h 24m
$135–408
Shuttle, fly to Telluride Regional Airport, drive
1. Take a shuttle bus from Estes Park, Co to Denver International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Telluride Regional Airport (TEX)plane DEN - TEX
3. Drive from Telluride-Regional-Airport-TEX to Mesa Verde National Parkcar
6h 32m
$263–572
Drive, train, shuttle
1. Drive from Estes Park to Granby Amtrak Stationcar
2. Take the train from Granby Amtrak Station to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Drive from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Montrose Airportcar
4. Take a shuttle bus from Montrose Airport to Tellurideshuttle Mtj
5. Drive from Telluride to Mesa Verde National Parkcar
13h 52m
$204–364
Bus, shuttle, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Estes Park Visitor Center to US 36 & Sheridan Station Gate Cbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from I-70/Kipling St., West Denver, CO to Steamboat Springs, COshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Spring Creek, CO to Silverton, COshuttle
4. Take the train from Silverton to Durango, COtrain
5. Drive from Durango, CO to Mesa Verde National Parkcar
19h 35m
$381–649

Denver (DEN) to Cortez (CEZ) flights

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Map of how to get from Estes Park to Mesa Verde National Park.

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Distance: 385.5 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Estes Park, CO, USA and Mesa Verde National Park, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Estes Park to Mesa Verde National Park. However, you can take the shuttle to Denver International Airport, walk to Denver (DEN) airport, fly to Cortez (CEZ), then take the taxi to Mesa Verde National Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estes Park Visitor Center to Mesa Verde National Park via Union Station, 11th St & Auraria Pkwy, Stout St & 21st St, Denver, ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center, Albuquerque Bus Station, and Durango in around 17h 39m.

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