Travel & Transportation

DESTINATION: DURANGO

Traveling and transportation tips for visitors

Dreams of traveling to remote destinations for a family vacation come true for Southwest Colorado visitors in search of fresh experiences. Though Durango, Colorado is off the beaten path, it makes a perfect launchpad for exhilarating encounters in the Wild West.

The city’s proximity to outdoor recreation opportunities and cultural monuments, combined with creative arts, dining, entertainment and shopping, attract travelers of all kinds – including families with curious children and young adults looking for a new adventure.

FLYING INTO THE FOUR CORNERS

The Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) offers daily connecting flights to international airports including Denver, Dallas, Las Vegas, Phoenix and Salt Lake City. During the summer months, the schedule at DRO also includes direct flights from Los Angeles. Visitors can also catch connecting flights in Denver to Telluride’s Regional Airport or Cortez Municipal Airport, or travel to an international airport and drive to Durango.

DURANGO-LA PLATA COUNTY AIRPORT

1000 Airport Road, Durango (970) 382-6050 • www.flydurango.com

This 36,500-square-foot terminal is the premier regional airport in the Four Corners. It houses multiple airlines, five rental car companies, two restaurant and bar locations and one gift shop. DRO has one of the longest runways in the Four Corners region.

The airport terminal is open 24 hours per day. The TSA screening checkpoint opens 90 minutes prior to the first departure of the day, and it remains open until the final departing flight in the evening. Passengers must arrive at the airport to check luggage at least an hour before they are scheduled to board.

TRAVELING:

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) extended the mask requirement through Jan. 18, 2022 for all transportation networks in the U.S. This applies to all individuals flying to Colorado and on Durango Transit vehicles. Please follow all local, state and federal guidelines while traveling to keep our communities safe.

RIDER RULES

• Keep cell phone conversations to a low volume. • Show the driver your pass each time you board. • Shirts and shoes are required. • Refrain from putting feet on the seats. • Profanity will not be tolerated. • All water craft must be deflated before boarding the vehicle. • Service animals may ride vehicles, but pets are not allowed.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Durango is located 20 miles north of the Colorado-New Mexico border at the crossroads of U.S. highways 160 and 550. Families from around the world often enjoy soaking in the views of desert canyons and alpine forests as they travel to and through the Southwest.

PUBLIC TRANSIT

Accessing transportation in rural areas is often challenging, but our communities are dedicated to providing multimodal transportation. Ride a bike, take a walk or board Durango “T” to travel around city limits. For longer distances, ride with a local taxi service, such as Animas Transportation, BuckHorn Limousine, Durango Cab or High Up Tours and Transportation. App-based ride sharing services like Uber and Lyft are also available, yet very limited.

DURANGO TRANSIT

www.durangotransit.com

Durango has accessible, inexpensive transportation around town. The bright red trolley is a delicate reminder of the town’s early streetcars. The Main Avenue Trolley runs from the north end of town to College Drive from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, every 20 minutes. It costs $1 per person to ride. Bus routes extend beyond the trolleys. Download the TransLoc app from the website’s bus stops tab to track bus arrivals.

INTERMODAL TRANSIT CENTER

250 West Eighth St., Durango (970) 247-3577 www.getarounddurango.com

The City of Durango Intermodal Transit Center acts as a regional hub for public transportation, including Durango T, Ignacio Road Runner and Purgatory Resort. Visitors can also find information on parking passes at the Transit Center.

PARKING GUIDE

www.durangogov.org/332/parking

Durango Central Business District has both metered parking spaces on the street (some take coins, others take coins and cards) and permit spaces located in parking lots. Parking rules and regulations are enforced Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Metered parking is free on Saturday and Sunday. However, parking is never allowed at meters from 2-5 a.m. To avoid parking tickets, download a parking map online, or contact the Intermodal Transit Center to review your options for temporary parking passes.

DISTANCE IN MILES

46 78 78 36 15 36 60 107 86 117 84 143 55

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AZTEC BAYFIELD 64 CORTEZ 1:30 1:11 1:30 1:12 :16 64 20 61 10

12 46 69 68

DOLORES 46 79 68

:44 :27 :51 :52

:28 1:17 1:14 1:26 51 1:05 DURANGOFARMINGTON 24 51 IGNACIO :40 :13 1:15 1:16 :32 1:07 1:10 :52 :20 :21 :34 1:06 :58 46 18 18 28 62 58

MANCOS

2:26 2:09 2:25 2:10 1:45 2:45 2:15 2:13 90 119 107 71 41 104 104 60 101 108 79 81 68 94 94 48 129 76 65 111

122 101 132 99 145 70

94 98 50 87 105 115 72 76 133 83

130 11 23 50 89

OURAY

1:37 :49 1:55 1:55 1:12 2:02 :59 1:39 2:55

2:42 2:24 2:10 1:56 2:01 3:00 2:31 2:15 :17 141 3:11 PAGOSASPRINGSRIDGWAY 108 170 53

34 39 99

1:48 1:30 1:54 1:54 1:06 2:08 1:36 1:36 :43 2:15 :59 SILVERTON

1:49 2:30 1:34 1:21 2:11 2:45 2:37 1:41 1:07 3:16 53 1:49 1:08 :21 1:22 1:23 :34 1:33 :32 1:04 2:11 1:05 2:26 1:32 73

66 2:41 TELLURIDE 132 VALLECITO