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How to get fromLos Angeles to Mesa Verde National Parkby plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Mesa Verde National Park by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)plane plane LAX - DRO
    2. Drive from Durango-Airport-DRO to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    7h 4m
    $85–391

  2. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus bus
    3. Drive from Durango to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    23h 27m
    $313–655

  3. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus bus
    3. Drive from Durango to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    25h 4m
    $166–320

  4. Drive 746.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car 746.1 mi
    13h 35m
    $137–197

  5. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)plane plane BUR - DRO
    2. Drive from Durango-Airport-DRO to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    6h 59m
    $89–397

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 719.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Mesa Verde National Park, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Mesa Verde National Park. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO), then drive to Mesa Verde National Park. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Mesa Verde National Park via Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, Albuquerque Bus Station, and Durango in around 23h 27m.

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