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How to get fromFort Collins to Monte Vistaby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Fort Collins to Monte Vista by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to San Luis Valley Regional Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from CSU Transit to Denver International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS)plane plane DEN - ALS
    3h 55m
    $196–291

  2. Drive  275.8 mi

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    1. Drive from Fort Collins to Monte Vistacar car 275.8 mi
    5h 5m
    $51–73

  3. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station to South Capitol Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from South Capitol Station - Shelter 1 to Espanola Transit Centerbus bus 160 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Espanola Transit Center to NM-17 & 3rd Streetbus bus 190
    6. Drive from NM-17 & 3rd Street to Monte Vistacar car
    20h 9m
    $102–167

  4. Bus, fly to Gunnison County Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from CSU Transit to Denver International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC)plane plane DEN - GUC
    3. Drive from Gunnison County Airport (GUC) to Monte Vistacar car
    5h 51m
    $95–364

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Albuquerque to Mesa Public Librarybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Espanola Transit Center to Pine Avenue & 4th Streetbus bus 190
    5. Drive from Pine Avenue & 4th Street to Monte Vistacar car
    20h 49m
    $100–165

Denver (DEN) to San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) flights

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Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Fort Collins, CO, USA and Monte Vista, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fort Collins to Monte Vista. However, you can take the bus to Denver International Airport, walk to Denver (DEN) airport, fly to San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS), then take the taxi to Monte Vista. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Monte Vista via Denver Union Station, Albuquerque Bus Station, Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station, South Capitol Rail Runner Station, South Capitol Station - Shelter 1, Espanola Transit Center, and NM-17 & 3rd Street in around 20h 9m.

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