Trip Planning
Highway 550 South to Ouray – Kane Scheidegger
Well Worth the Trip from Any Direction
Regional Airports
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lanning your Ridgway vacation is easy whether you’re driving or flying. Montrose Regional Airport, the closest local airport, also happens to be the largest in southwestern Colorado. The airports in Grand Junction, Telluride, Durango, and Gunnison are also easily accessible. Out-of-state guests often fly into Insider’s Tip: Companies Denver International Airport and then that rent vehicles for one day drive or take a shuttle to Ridgway, up to a week or more can be taking advantage of other Colorado found around Ridgway. If you attractions on the way here; the everprefer to let someone else do changing scenery alone makes the the driving, guided tours are drive well worth it. available as well. See page 28 In the wintertime, be sure to check for jeep rentals. local road reports and be prepared for inclement weather. Visit the Colorado Department of Transportation travel website for the most upto-date travel reports at www.cotrip.org or call 511 or 877-315-7623.
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Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) 970.249.3203; www.montroseairport.com
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T elluride Regional Airport (TEX) 970.728.8600; www.tellurideairport.com
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D urango La Plata County Airport (DRO) 970.382.6050; www.flydurango.com
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G rand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) 970.244.9100; www.gjairport.com
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G unnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) 970.641.2304; www.gunnisoncounty.org/Airport
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Automobile rental agencies and local shuttle services have offices at all of the regional airports. Check airport websites for information.
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Shuttle services offering local and regional transportation include Western Slope Rides (www.gowsr.com), which also offers concierge services, connecting travelers with local guides and other amenities such as ski rentals and grocery shopping.
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All Points Transit offers transportation options from Montrose at www.allpointstransit.com.
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2022 Official Visitor’s Guide RIDGWAY
Bustang (www.ridebustang.com), operated by the Colorado Department of Transportation, serves the Ridgway area with bus service through the Bustang Outrider Routes.
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Ridgway’s Travel Services Our reputation as a premier outdoor recreation destination means we have key amenities for adventurers. Businesses and community resources to keep you going include: Gas stations n Vehicle repair n Bike repair and parts n Public restrooms n Picnic areas n Transportation n
Concierge Scenic tours n Recreation guiding n Outfitters n Water sports rentals n Churches that welcome visitors n n
