Telluride may be "off the beaten path" but now thanks to improved air service, it's easier than ever to get to. Telluride boasts air access on five major airlines from six hub cities around the nation: American from Dallas/Fort Worth and Chicago, Continental from Houston and Newark, United and Great Lakes from Denver and America West from Phoenix. This increased service provides visitors a greater variety of carrier options, easier coast-to-coast connections, more flexibility in departure times and improved fares.
For Midwest skiers and boarders, Telluride is just a hop-skip-and-jump away thanks to American Airlines non-stop, Saturday jet service from Chicago to Montrose, Colo. In addition, Telluride is more accessible for west coast connections with United Airlines new weekend jet service from Denver. Telluride has also increased the number of seats available on Saturday enabling more guests to travel on peak days.
Guests flying to the Telluride Ski Resort are offered two destination options; Montrose or Telluride. The Montrose Regional Airport is a scenic 65 miles from the Ski Resort and accessible via nonstop jet service from Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Newark and Denver, or prop service from Denver. Guests also have the luxury of flying directly to the Telluride Regional Airport, just six miles from town, through Denver or Phoenix.
Airlines
- American Airlines: (800) 433-7300
- America West Airlines: (800) 235-9292
- Continental Airlines: (800) 525-0280
- Great Lakes Aviation: (800) 554-5111
- United Airlines: (800) 241-6522
No need for a car in Telluride as everything is walking distance in a town just eight blocks wide, 12 blocks long. However, for guests who wish to rest their legs after a long day on the slopes, Telluride offers free shuttle service on the Galloping Goose from the gondola's Station Telluride. The Galloping Goose loops through town in 12-minute intervals stopping on every corner. Mountain Village offers a fleet of luxury Dial-A-Ride Suburbans and Minivans to transport guests anywhere in the Village. Guests can call directly (970-728-8888) or ask their concierge to make arrangements.
TELLURIDE'S 2002/2003 REGIONAL WINTER FLIGHT PLAN
For the most competitive air rates, lodging packages and information call (866) 287-5016 or (970) 728-4431.
| CARRIER |
FROM |
TO |
FREQUENCY* |
AIRCRAFT |
| American Airlines |
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) |
Montrose (MTJ) |
Sunday-Friday |
ERJ-140 |
| American Airlines |
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) |
Montrose (MTJ) |
Saturdays |
MD80 |
| American Airlines |
Chicago O'Hare (ORD) |
Montrose (MTJ) |
Saturdays |
MD-80 |
| Continental Airlines |
Hourson International (IAH) |
Montrose (MTJ) |
Daily |
737-300 |
| Continental Airlines |
Newark (EWR) |
Montrose (MTJ) |
Saturdays |
737-300 |
| Great Lakes Airlines |
Denver (DEN) |
Telluride (TEX) |
Frequent Daily Flights |
Beech 1900 |
| United Express |
Denver (DEN) |
Montrose (MTJ) |
Drequent Daily Flights |
Emb 120 |
| United Airlines |
Denver (DEN) |
Montrose (MTJ) |
Saturdays & Sundays |
737-300 |
| America West Express |
Phoenix (PHX) |
Telluride (TEX) |
Frequent Daily Flights |
Dash 8 |
*Direct jet service flights operate between December 15, 2002 through April 6, 2003.
SHUTTLE SERVICE FROM REGIONAL AIRPORTS
| SHUTTLES |
TO/FROM |
PHONE NUMBER |
| Telluride Express |
Telluride, Montrose, Durango, Cortez, Gunnison, Grand Junction |
(888) 212-TAXI (8294)
(970) 728-6000 |
| Alpine Luxury Limo |
Telluride, Montrose, Durango, Cortez, Gunnison, Grand Junction |
(877) 728-8750 |
| Mountain Limo |
Telluride, Montrose |
(970) 728-9606 |
Rental Cars are available from Budget, Dollar, Thrifty and National Car Rentals.
