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

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There are 6 ways to get from Fort Collins to Monte Vista by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to San Luis Valley Regional Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from CSU Transit Center to Denver International Airport Dropoffsbus bus
    2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS)plane plane DEN - ALS
    3h 35m
    $216–291

  2. Drive 275.8 mi

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

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver to Santa Febus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Capitol Station - Shelter 1 to Espanola Transit Centerbus bus 160 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Espanola Transit Center to NM-17 & 3rd Streetbus bus 190
    5. Drive from NM-17 & 3rd Street to Monte Vistacar car
    15h 48m
    $107–146

  4. Bus, fly to Gunnison County Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from CSU Transit Center to Denver International Airport Dropoffsbus 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 31m
    $95–354

  5. Bus, drive via Pueblo

    1. Take the bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Pueblo Transitbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pueblo, CO to Santa Febus bus
    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 Pine Avenue & 4th Streetbus bus 190
    6. Drive from Pine Avenue & 4th Street to Monte Vistacar car
    16h 14m
    $112–163

  6. Bus, drive via Colorado Springs

    1. Take the bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B4 to Colorado Springs Downtown Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Colorado Springs to Santa Febus bus
    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
    17h 19m
    $110–149

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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 Dropoffs, 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 Union Station, 11th St & Auraria Pkwy, Stout St & 21st St, Denver, Santa Fe, South Capitol Station - Shelter 1, Espanola Transit Center, and NM-17 & 3rd Street in around 15h 48m.

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