Travel Note
Rental cars available at the airport in Montrose (although once you’re in telluride a car is unnecessary). We HIGHLY recommend booking a shuttle. Uber/lyft isn’t reliable around montrose/telluride area. Please see above for link for a discounted airport shuttle from montrose to telluride. https://tellurides.com/weddings/melissa-and-peter
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There is limited street parking in Telluride. Come early to find a street spot and there is either a kiosk or a QR code to pay the meter from 8am to 6pm. Because parking is limited and not always readily available. Please plan accordingly and take a shuttle to town, if possible. We encourage using the gondola, carpooling, and the bus system to get around town. Free Parking: Carhenge Parking Lot: The Carhenge Parking Lot provides free all-day parking for visitors at 700 W. Pacific Ave. This lot is a 10-minute walk from downtown Telluride and is accessible via the Galloping Goose bus. Overnight parking is not permitted. Shandoka Parking Lot: The Shandoka Parking lot provides free all-day parking and is located at the far west end of town at 860 Black Bear Road. No overnight parking is permitted. Street Parking: Many side streets offer free two-hour parking from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Please refer to this map for more information. Paid Parking Metered Street Parking: Street parking is available throughout the entire business district. There is one meter per block, or you can scan QR codes on the street signs to pay for your parking online. Metered parking is good for up to three hours. Silverjack Parking Garage: The Silverjack Parking Garage is a covered garage located at 155 W. Pacific Ave. and is paid by the hour. Overnight parking is available for a fee. Directions for payment are located inside the garage. If Telluride Town parking is FULL, head to mountain village gondola parking garage to park and then take gondola into town.
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Parking garages are readily available in Mountain Village and payment can be completed on the Parkmobile app. Please be aware that parking is not allowed along any street or right-of-way, and any kind of vehicle camping is strictly prohibited in Mountain Village. Free Parking Gondola Parking Garage (SUMMER ONLY, PAID IN WINTER): The Gondola Parking Garage is located at 433 Mountain Village Blvd. and offers free daytime parking. Overnight parking is permitted with a fee. There is also oversize vehicle parking permitted in this lot on a first-come, first-served basis. This garage is easily accessible via the gondola. Meadows Parking (SUMMER ONLY, PAID IN WINTER): This lot at 308 Adams Ranch Rd. offers free daytime parking to guests from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., but no RVs, commercial vehicles or trailers are allowed. Overnight parking is permitted with a valid resident parking permit. Paid Parking Heritage Parking Garage: This covered garage is conveniently located under the Madeline Hotel and Residences at 606 Mountain Village Blvd., and offers easy access to the Mountain Village core. This is a paid garage and overnight parking is permitted. Kiosks are available for payment, or payment is accepted via Parkmobile app. North Village Center Parking: This uncovered lot is located at 636 Mountain Village Blvd. and offers paid parking from 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. with free public parking after 6 p.m. There is no overnight parking permitted. Kiosks are available for payment, or payment is accepted via Parkmobile app. South Village Center Parking: Located at 113 Lost Creek Lane, this paid lot offers paid parking from 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. and free public parking after 6 p.m. There is no overnight parking permitted. Kiosks are available for payment, or payment is accepted via Parkmobile app.
Flight
About 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. There is commercial jet service from Denver (DEN) to Telluride (TEX) on Denver Air Connection. Flights connect are bookable at United.com or DenverAirConnection.com.
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Montrose Regional Airport is the primary airport for Telluride, and is a scenic 65 miles away. (About 90 mins driving)
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2.5 hrs from Telluride.
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About 6 hr drive to Telluride from Denver.
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Private rooms available also but in limited supply. Free shuttle to town.
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Located about 45 mins from Telluride. Close to our favorite hot springs. More budget friendly compared to lodging in Telluride. Can park for free at Carhenge Parking lot in Telluride.
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