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How to get fromLakeland to Tellurideby bus, plane, shuttle, train, car, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Lakeland to Telluride by bus, plane, shuttle, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Durango–La Plata County Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)plane plane TPA - DRO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Durango La Plata County Airport to Purgatory Resortshuttle bus
    12h 12m
    $548–1,044

  2. Train to Orlando, fly to Telluride Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Telluride Regional Airport (TEX)plane plane MCO - TEX
    10h 31m
    $215–729

  3. Bus, train, drive, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus bus
    5. Drive from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Montrose Airportcar car
    6. Take a shuttle bus from Montrose Airport to Tellurideshuttle bus
    2d 23h
    $1,052–2,127

  4. Drive 1,924.5 mi

    1. Drive from Lakeland to Telluridecar car 1,924.5 mi
    37h 12m
    $352–508

  5. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Montrose Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane plane TPA - MTJ
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Montrose Airport to Tellurideshuttle bus
    13h 32m
    $253–834

  6. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Telluride Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Telluride Regional Airport (TEX)plane plane TPA - TEX
    10h 51m
    $235–969

  7. Train to Orlando, fly to Montrose Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane plane MCO - MTJ
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Montrose Airport to Tellurideshuttle bus
    13h 42m
    $243–744

  8. Amtrak Thruway to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Telluride Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Telluride Regional Airport (TEX)plane plane SRQ - TEX
    25h 22m
    $304–1,198

  9. Train, bus, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Durango Downtown to Purgatory Resortshuttle bus
    5. Take the taxi from Purgatory Resort to Telluridetaxi taxi
    3d 3h
    $1,416–2,543

Tampa (TPA) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,722.6 mi
  • Duration: 12h 12m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Telluride, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lakeland to Telluride. However, you can take the bus to Tampa Union Station, walk to Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, take the line 400 bus to Marion Transit Center, take the bus to Airport Rental Car Facility, walk to SkyConnect Rental Car Facility Station, take the vehicle to SkyConnect Passenger Terminal Station, walk to Tampa (TPA) airport, fly to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO), walk to Durango La Plata County Airport, take the shuttle to Purgatory Resort, take the shuttle to Silverton, then take the taxi to Telluride. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lakeland to Telluride via Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Chicago Union Station, Denver, Union Station Gate B19, Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility, and Montrose Airport in around 2d 23h.

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