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How to get fromHighlands Ranch to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserveby bus, car, tram, plane, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Highlands Ranch to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve by bus, car, tram, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Denver to Walsenburgbus bus Denver
    2. Drive from Walsenburg to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preservecar car
    6h 10m
    $70–97

  2. Drive 172.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Highlands Ranch to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preservecar car 172.6 mi
    5h 37m
    $32–46

  3. Bus, tram, fly to San Luis Valley Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Highlands Ranch Pkwy & S Ranch Rd to Park Meadows Pedestrian Bridgebus bus
    2. Take the tram from County Line Station to Nine Mile Stationtram tram
    3. Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS)plane plane DEN - ALS
    4. Take the taxi from San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preservetaxi taxi
    4h 21m
    $239–309

  4. Bus, drive via Union Station Light Rail Plaza (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Walsenburgbus bus Greyhound US1140
    2. Drive from Walsenburg to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preservecar car
    6h 39m
    $44–77

  5. Bus, drive via Englewood Station Gate G (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Walsenburgbus bus Greyhound US1140
    2. Drive from Walsenburg to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preservecar car
    6h 56m
    $44–77

  6. Bus, drive via Englewood Station Gate G #2

    1. Take the bus from Denver to Walsenburgbus bus Denver to El Paso
    2. Drive from Walsenburg to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preservecar car
    7h 7m
    $61–88

  7. Fly to Pueblo Memorial Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB)plane plane DEN - PUB
    2. Drive from Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB) to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preservecar car
    6h 12m
    $133–219

  8. Fly to Gunnison County Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC)plane plane DEN - GUC
    2. Drive from Gunnison County Airport (GUC) to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preservecar car
    6h 39m
    $68–329

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

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Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 259.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Highlands Ranch, CO, USA and Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Alamosa County, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Highlands Ranch to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. However, you can take the bus to Littleton / Mineral Station Gate D, walk to Littleton / Mineral Ave Station, take the vehicle to 18th & California Station, walk to Denver, take the bus to Walsenburg, then drive to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. Alternatively, you can drive from Highlands Ranch to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in around 5h 37m.

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