TRAVEL BY PLANE

Telluride has its own small airport just off of Last Dollar Road, three-ish miles from town. The Telluride Regional Airport (970-728-5051) is often a spectacle from the gondola as it has one of the highest, skinniest landing strips anywhere. Montrose Regional Airport (970-249-2303) is just 75 minutes from Telluride and another popular spot to fly in to or out of.

A number of airlines serve the Telluride airport including Great Lakes Aviation, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines and America West Airlines. If you're flying on a private charter look into the locally-based FlightOne (970-728-0545), Falcon Flight Charter (970-728-3959) or Telluride Flights (970-728-1011).

Montrose's airport is served by United Express, Continental, Delta and American Airlines.

A number of shuttle services, like Mountain Limo (1-800-LIMO-TXI), Telluride Express and Alpine Limo, will take you on the rest of the beautiful journey. Or rent a car right at the airport with National Car Rental (970-728-9380) or Budget Car & Truck Rental (970-728-4642).

TRAVEL BY BUS 

Grab the Goose if you'd rather take a seat. The Galloping Goose Transit System is consistent, fun and friendly, and it's almost like riding a tour bus guided by your own interpretor. The buses—one of which is powered by biodiesel eco-fuel—loop the town daily and make daily trips to such faraway places as Lawson Hill, Down Valley and Norwood. Check out the Goose seasonal schedule for exact place and time.

Which ever way you travel in Telluride try your hardest to park your car. Our town is not very big, beautiful to look at, and more often than not, under sunny skies, so it's always a good day for a walk, a ride or eco-friendly public transportation. Carhenge parking lot (cleverly named so for its Stonehenge-rock dividers) is a perfect free-parking lot on West Pacific Street. The lot is serviced by the daily bus transit loop, so park and ride. Metered parking zones are located throughout town, just make sure to check the exact days and times. Check out the town's bus schedule, metered parking zone map and town map on the Town of Telluride's website.

DIAL-A-RIDE 

If you need to reach the outer reaches of the Mountain Village just call Dial-A-Ride. A courtesy phone is located at the main gondola station or ask a Guest Service Host to radio a shuttle for pick-up. Matching eco-friendly gondola service, Mountain Village also utilizes the Toyota Hybrid for its Dial-A -Ride vehicles donned with the Town of Mountain Village logo. Find out more at the Town of Mountain Village.

TRAVEL BY GONDOLA