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How to get fromGolden to Mesa Verde National Parkby plane, taxi, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Golden to Mesa Verde National Park by plane, taxi, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly to Cortez, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Cortez (CEZ)plane plane DEN - CEZ
    2. Take the taxi from Cortez (CEZ) to Mesa Verde National Parktaxi taxi
    5h 22m
    $316–456

  2. Fly to Durango–La Plata County Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)plane plane DEN - DRO
    2. Drive from Durango-Airport-DRO to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    5h 37m
    $68–334

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Federal Center Station Gate L to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vail to Green Riverbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Green River to Blandingbus bus
    4. Drive from Blanding to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    14h 24m
    $98–185

  4. Drive 379.4 mi

    1. Drive from Golden to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car 379.4 mi
    7h 38m
    $70–100

  5. Shuttle, train, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from I-70/Kipling St., West Denver, CO to Steamboat Springs, COshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Spring Creek, CO to Silverton, COshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Silverton to Durango, COtrain train
    4. Drive from Durango, CO to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    17h 53m
    $375–640

  6. Fly to Four Corners Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN)plane plane DEN - FMN
    2. Drive from Farmington-Airport-FMN to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    6h 15m
    $76–339

  7. Fly to Telluride Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Telluride Regional Airport (TEX)plane plane DEN - TEX
    2. Drive from Telluride-Regional-Airport-TEX to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    6h 23m
    $204–503

  8. Bus, drive via Albuquerque

    1. Take the bus from Denver to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus bus
    3. Drive from Durango to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    16h 45m
    $138–203

Denver (DEN) to Cortez (CEZ) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 347.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Golden to Mesa Verde National Park. However, you can take the line 17 bus to Oak Station Gate E, walk to Oak Station, take the vehicle to Union Station Light Rail Plaza, walk to Union Station, take the train to Denver Airport Station, 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 Ford St & 12th St to Mesa Verde National Park via Federal Center Station Gate P, Federal Center Station Gate L, Vail, Green River, and Blanding in around 14h 24m.

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