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Telluride Airport to Telluride Transfers

  • 12 km by road

Telluride is 12 km by road from Telluride Airport.

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Skiers, chairlifts and slopes at a Colorado ski resort
TEX Telluride12 km
A Colorado ski resort in winter. Photo: Quang Vuong / Pexels.
  • Meet & greet

    Your driver waits in arrivals with a name sign.

  • Fixed price

    The price is per vehicle and shown before you pay.

  • Flight number on booking

    Add your flight number so the pickup follows your arrival.

  • Ski bags declared

    Tell the partner how many ski and board bags you have.

Service features as listed by GetTransfer for this route, checked 10 October 2026. Confirm them on the booking page.

Telluride to Telluride: price, distance & time

Road distance

12 km

Transfer partner route

Driving time

Varies with conditions

Normal conditions; snow adds time

Ski area altitude

2,635–3,821 m

Telluride Ski Area, OpenSkiMap

Private transfer prices

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More ways to book Telluride

Transfers, day trips, lessons and rental for this resort from Viator and Klook.

  • Day trip

    Guided Backcountry Skiing - Telluride

    Viator

    from €386 (AUD 620)

    Book on Viator

Sold by Viator. Viator prices are "from" prices in our partner feed, converted from AUD at ECB rates; the booking page shows the price for your date. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Every way from Telluride to Telluride

Private transfer

Best for: Families, groups and anyone with ski bags

A car or minivan just for your party, from the arrivals hall to your accommodation in Telluride. The price is per vehicle, so it gets cheaper per head as your group grows.

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Shared shuttle or coach

Best for: Solo travellers and couples on a budget

Seat-based shuttles run to many Alpine resorts on changeover days. You pay per seat, but you wait for a fixed departure and may be dropped at a central stop. Check that ski bags are included.

Train and bus

Best for: Light packers who like public transport

There is no direct airport-to-resort train on this route. A rail-and-bus connection may exist via the nearest valley station; check every change and the final bus with ski luggage.

Hire car

Best for: Exploring several resorts during your stay

Driving 12 km into the mountains in winter means winter tyres, snow chains where required and paid parking in Telluride. Worth it if you will use the car during the week.

Car hire at Telluride Airport + winter rules

How your transfer works

  1. 1

    Choose your vehicle

    Pick a car, minivan or minibus for your group and luggage, and see the fixed price.

  2. 2

    Add flight and bags

    Enter your flight number, the number of passengers, and every ski or snowboard bag.

  3. 3

    Meet your driver

    After baggage reclaim at Telluride Airport, the driver waits in arrivals with a name sign.

  4. 4

    Door to door

    Drive 12 km into the mountains and get dropped at your accommodation in Telluride.

Return transfer: Telluride to Telluride Airport

Book the return at the same time. Work back from your flight: allow the drive on the road, extra time if it has snowed, and at least two hours at the airport for bags and security. On Saturdays leave earlier still.

Choose the return direction on the booking page.

Tips for this journey

  • Give your flight number and the number of ski or snowboard bags when you book. Passenger seats and luggage space are not the same thing.
  • Telluride is high (the ski area starts around 2,635 m). After fresh snow the last climb can be slow and chains may be required; allow extra time on the return to the airport.
  • Saturday is changeover day in most Alpine resorts, so roads and airports are at their busiest. A midweek or Sunday arrival is usually quicker.
  • Use your full accommodation address. Two chalets "in Telluride" can be far apart, and some are only reachable on foot or by a local shuttle.

Skiing in Telluride

Telluride Ski Area

Top
3,821 m
Base
2,635 m
Pistes
101 km
Lifts
20

Mapped ski-area data from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors).

Partners for Telluride to Telluride

  • GetTransfer
  • QEEQ
  • Viator

You book and pay with the partner directly. We compare them independently and may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the transfer from Telluride Airport to Telluride?

About a few hours for the 12 km drive, according to the transfer partner. Snow, weekend traffic and the climb into the resort can add time.

How far is Telluride from Telluride Airport?

12 km by road; 12 km in a straight line.

What is the cheapest way from Telluride to Telluride?

For one or two people a shared shuttle or train-and-bus connection is usually cheapest per person. For three or more, a private transfer is often comparable once split between you.

Can I bring skis or a snowboard?

Yes, but declare every ski or board bag when you book so the right vehicle is sent. An oversized bag that was not declared can mean a refused or delayed pickup.

What happens if my flight is delayed?

Add your flight number when booking and check the partner's waiting-time and late-arrival terms before you pay.

Can I book the return transfer from Telluride to Telluride?

Yes. Book it at the same time and plan the pickup from your flight time backwards, allowing the drive plus time for snow and airport security.

Telluride Airport to Telluride

Private, door-to-door, with a fixed price for your whole group. Book now while your dates have the most choice.

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Sources and how we make money

Road distance and driving time are an estimate from OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM), calculated 10 October 2026; GetTransfer quotes the price for your date on its booking page. Ski area figures are OpenSkiMap data. See our methodology.

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TEX → Telluride

12 km

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