What is the cheapest way to get from Montrose to Cortez?

The cheapest way to get from Montrose to Cortez is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 3h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Montrose to Cortez?

The fastest way to get from Montrose to Cortez is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $24 - $40.

How far is it from Montrose to Cortez?

The distance between Montrose and Cortez is 166 miles. The road distance is 134.5 miles.

How do I travel from Montrose to Cortez without a car?

The best way to get from Montrose to Cortez without a car is to shuttle and bus and taxi which takes 4h 41m and costs $370 - $440.

How long does it take to get from Montrose to Cortez?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Montrose to Cortez, including transfers.

Can I drive from Montrose to Cortez?

Yes, the driving distance between Montrose to Cortez is 135 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Montrose to Cortez.

Where can I stay near Cortez?

There are 50+ hotels available in Cortez.

Montrose to Cortez - 2 ways to travel via shuttle, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 2 ways to get from Montrose to Cortez by shuttle, bus, taxi, or car

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Shuttle, bus, taxi
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Montrose, CO to Telluride Ski Resort, COshuttle
2. Take the bus from Telluride Court House to Rico Enterprisebus
3. Take the taxi from Rico Enterprise to Corteztaxi
4h 41m
$374–434
Drive 133.7 mi
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1. Drive from Montrose to Cortezcar 133.7 mi
3h 7m
$25–36

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Distance: 165.1 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Montrose, CO, USA and Cortez, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Montrose to Cortez. However, you can take the shuttle to Telluride Ski Resort, CO, walk to Carhenge, take the bus to Telluride Court House, take the bus to Rico Enterprise, then take the taxi to Cortez. Alternatively, you can drive from Montrose to Cortez in around 3h 7m.

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