Everything in Telluride is within walking distance so there is no need for a car. However, if you would like alternate forms of transportation there are various options for getting around town.

A free gondola provides transportation between the towns of Telluride and Mountain Village. A 15-minute ride, the gondola runs between the hours of 7am and 12-midnight daily (in-season). Pets and bicycles are welcome and the gondola also provides access for handicapped travelers.

If you choose not to walk while in the town of Telluride, the Galloping Goose is a shuttle bus that offers free rides within town. If you are in the town of Mountain Village, complimentary transportation is accessible through Dial-a-Ride.

During the summer, normal driving times are as follows:
Located in Southwest Colorado, Telluride is central to the southwest region of the United States.

· Ouray, CO - 1 hour

· Montrose, CO - 1-1/4 hours

· Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Montrose, CO - 1-1/2 hrs

· Silverton, CO - 1 -1/2 hours

· Mesa Verde National Park Area, Cortez, CO - 2 hours

· Moab, Utah - 2-1/4 hours

· Arches National Park, Moab, Utah - 2-1/2 hrs

· Durango, CO - 2-1/2 hours

· Grand Junction, CO - 2-1/2 hours

· Albuquerque, NM - 5-1/2 hours

· Denver, CO - 6-1/2 hours

· Phoenix, AZ - 8 hours

For more information call the Telluride Visitor Center at 1-888-605-2578. Ext.1