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

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Telluride by plane, shuttle, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)plane plane LAX - DRO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Durango La Plata County Airport to Purgatory Resortshuttle bus
    8h 49m
    $468–793

  2. Drive 794.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Telluridecar car 794.3 mi
    14h 41m
    $145–210

  3. Train, bus, shuttle, taxi

    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. Take a shuttle bus from Durango Downtown to Purgatory Resortshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Purgatory Resort to Telluridetaxi taxi
    25h 31m
    $688–1,067

  4. Bus, shuttle, taxi

    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. Take a shuttle bus from Durango Downtown to Purgatory Resortshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Purgatory Resort to Telluridetaxi taxi
    27h 8m
    $533–736

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Telluride Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Telluride Regional Airport (TEX)plane plane LAX - TEX
    6h 19m
    $145–658

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, drive, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane LAX - ASE
    2. Drive from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Crested Buttecar car
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Crested Butte to Montrose Airportshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Montrose Airport to Tellurideshuttle bus
    10h 38m
    $317–764

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Telluride Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Telluride Regional Airport (TEX)plane plane BUR - TEX
    6h 27m
    $334–1,154

  8. Fly Long Beach Airport to Telluride Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Telluride Regional Airport (TEX)plane plane LGB - TEX
    10h 8m
    $173–801

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

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 738.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Telluride, CO, USA?

Delta, Key Lime, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) 5 times a week.

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