Getting Here, Parking & Getting Around
“The mountains are calling and I must go!”
Telluride is located 8,750 feet high in the beautiful San Juan Mountains! Travel by car on scenic mountain roads or fly in to one of my regional airports to enjoy the festival.
Drive in, park and get ready for the time of your life!
Take it from us - for most, a festival in Telluride is best enjoyed without a car! We encourage attendees to arrive, park and use our free transportation system to get around town. We provide parking staff to help direct you into a spot for the weekend. After that, our free Galloping Goose bus system, along with the one-of-a-kind, scenic gondola system between Telluride and Mountain Village, Dial-A-Ride services in Mountain Village and other custom transportation options make getting around a breeze. The festival late night venues, bars, restaurants and shops are located a quick stroll from the festival grounds.
Flying to Telluride
Flights are available to the region directly into Telluride or nearby Montrose, Durango, Cortez, and Grand Junction. Five different carriers service the airports, and there are nine non-stop destinations: Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco/Oakland and Phoenix. International airports in Denver, Salt Lake City, and Albuquerque are a scenic six to seven-hour drive away as well.
Ground transportation is available from all regional airports. Our transportation partner, Telluride Express is Telluride's premier ground transportation service to and from all regional airports including Telluride, Montrose, Grand Junction, Durango, Cortez and Gunnison. They offer door to door shared-ride, private and custom accommodations. To schedule a ride visit their website here or call (970) 728-6000.
Telluride Regional Airport is approximately 15 minutes from Telluride and/or Mountain Village. At 9,070 feet above sea level, the airport offers picturesque views of the San Juan Mountains. For private pilots, the Telluride Regional Airport is a fixed base operator that can provide fuel and maintenance. For Air Charter services in the region, please click here for a list of Charter Service providers in the area.
Driving to Telluride
Telluride is centrally located in southwestern Colorado, along the scenic San Juan Skyway. A perfect base camp for adventures, Telluride is easily accessible from a variety of locations. For current road conditions, call (877) 315.7623 or click here.
Travel in Telluride
Everything in Telluride is within walking distance, so there is no need for a car during the festival weekend. Both Telluride and Mountain Village offer free and paid ground transportation, as well as a free gondola system to move between the two communities. Our gondola system is the most convenient and scenic way to travel between Telluride and Mountain Village. The Gondola runs from 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. Thursday, 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. on both Friday and Saturday, and 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. on Sunday of the festival.
transportation in telluride
Free Shuttles: Galloping Goose shuttle buses run every 20 minutes between 7:00 am and 1:00 am during the festival weekend. Stops are located every few blocks throughout Telluride.
The Telluride Express offers custom transportation solutions for groups and special accommodations. To schedule a ride visit their website here or call (970) 728-6000.
TRANSPORTATION WITHIN MOUNTAIN VILLAGE
Free shuttles run throughout Mountain Village every half hour
Dial-A-Ride is available daily to guests in Mountain Village between 7:00 am and 12:30 am during summer and winter. Call (970) 728-8888 for information or visit the town's website.
The Telluride Express offers custom transportation solutions for groups and special accommodations. To schedule a ride visit their website here or call (970) 728-6000.
Parking is available in both Telluride and Mountain Village. We encourage guests to park and take advantage of the free gondola to travel between the two towns.
A Range of Accommodations
There are two ways to stay: Festival Camping and Lodging. Deciding where to stay for the Festival might be the hardest part of your trip planning. Do you prefer the fun atmosphere in the Festival Campground or the historic charm and modern luxury of Telluride and Mountain Village?
Camping
Camp out in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Telluride Town Park! Surrounded by towering mountain peaks, the picturesque campground is located just steps away from the Main Stage and historic downtown Telluride! With easy access to the festival, camping is a great and social way to experience the Festival. At $50 per person for four nights, camping is also the most affordable way to stay in town.
Lodging
At the Festival, you'll find accommodations with intimate Victorian settings or modern design elements—all just steps away from award-winning restaurants. You have the option to stay in the Town of Telluride or head to Mountain Village and discover well-appointed lodging with town access via the free Gondola System and on-site, full-service spas.