Mesa Verde National Park and the Durango and Silverton Railroad

Sunshine Rides

Taxi

Phone: 9707777777

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

Airport is serviced by Denver Air with flights from/to Denver and Phoenix. https://denverairconnection.com/ Personal vehicles/rentals are recommended as shuttles can be difficult to arrange and may be cost prohibitive (Estimated R/T shuttle cost is $275). Make to sure to verify ALL details with taxi company as Durango is a small town and this route is likely uncommon for them. In addition, no in-park shuttles, so personal vehicle is necessary for free time exploration.

Sunshine Rides

Taxi

Phone: 9707777777

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

Durango's air service is at La Plata County airport served by United and American Airlines with flight originating from Denver, Phoenix, and Dallas. Personal vehicles/rentals are highly recommended as shuttles can be difficult to arrange and may be cost prohibitive (estimated R/T shuttle from Durango is over $400. In addition, no in-park shuttles, so personal vehicle is necessary for free time exploration.

Available at the lodge at no charge.

Mesa Verde National Park/Far View Lodge from I-40 Eastbound

Travel East on I-40 until you reach US Hwy 89 in Flagstaff, Arizona. Travel north on US 89 for 68 miles through Flagstaff and Cameron to US 160. Turn east on US 160 and drive through Tuba City, Kayenta, and Cortez for 209 miles to signs directing you to the Mesa Verde National Park entrance. Enter the park and continue for 15 miles to Far View Lodge. It's five miles from the park entrance to Morefield Campground, then it's another 10 miles up to the Far View Lodge.

Mesa Verde National Park/Far View Lodge from Albuquerque, NM

From Albuquerque, take I-25 North 16 miles to US 550 North. Stay on US 550 North 190 miles across the Colorado state line to Durango. In Durango, turn left (West) onto US 160. Stay on US 160 for 35 miles to the Mesa Verde National Park entrance. Enter the park and travel 15 miles to Far View Lodge. It's five miles from the park entrance to Morefield Campground, then it's another 10 miles up to the Far View Lodge.