Travel to Telluride
Telluride continues to increase its airline service into the community, reaching record levels each year. Several airlines provide an easy and affordable means of transportation directly into the Telluride Regional Airport which is a short five mile drive to the Town of Telluride.
- Telluride Reservations Center - Official Travel Sponsor
877-443-1843 | www.telluride.com
Locally owned and operated Telluride Reservations Center offers discounted travel packages to Telluride (and ALL Western Slope gateways) on all air carriers. Call for fast, no obligation quotes.
America West from Phoenix - 800-235-9292- Great Lakes Airlines from Denver - 800-554-5111 | www.greatlakesav.com
- Falcon Flight - Telluride Aircraft Charters - 800-337-1775 | tellurideaircharter.com
Telluride-based Aircraft Charter Company that specializes in providing safe and reliable air service to almost any airport throughout the United States. They will beat or match the price of any comparable competitor.
Airport Ground Services
- Budget Car Rental - 800-221-2419 | 970-728-4642
- National Car Rental - 970-728-9380. Locations in Telluride, Montrose, Durango and Farmington
- Mountain Limo - 970-728-9606 | fax 970-728-0212. Reservations recommended.
- Telluride Express - 800-212-TAXI | 970-728-6000. Safe, reliable service. Group rates available. Make reservations.
- Alpine Luxury Limo - 877-728-8750 | 970-728-8750
- Consider It Done, Luxury Limo Service - 970-728-4500.
Ride-Share to Telluride
With our concern for minimizing the environmental footprint of the festival, consider carpooling to Telluride. Make new friends, split the cost, share the driving, maybe get turned on to a couple new CDs... Visit the "Hitching a Ride" board at our Festivarian Forum.
Biking to Telluride
The area around Telluride contains some of the most spectacular landscapes and panoramas in the world. For the past few years, several inspiring groups have organized rides of varying lengths to Telluride. Some of these rides incorporate gear transport to the festival, parties for cyclists, and other benefits.
- Bluegrass By Bike - For the second consecutive year, this group has organized rides from Boulder to Telluride.
- Heart of the Mountains Bicycle Tour - This extensive 8-week, 1792-mile tour begins in Crested Butte with stops at 5 bluegrass festivals, including Telluride Bluegrass and RockyGrass. Explore some of the most beautiful parts of Colorado by riding the entire tour, or just join them for a single leg. View their info sheet or email kikngar@yahoo.com for more details.
Are you organizing your own ride to Telluride? Let us know, maybe we can help you out. Email green@bluegrass.com.
Driving to Telluride
Telluride is 7 hours from Denver, 9 hours from Phoenix, and 5 hours from Albuquerque. View a map of Telluride and the festival-related landmarks. Or generate driving driving directions to Telluride from anywhere...


































