Guide to Explore Western Colorado Without a Car
Discover how easy and affordable car-free travel can be. Your freedom to explore doesn't end when you stop driving. Western Colorado's spectacular mountain scenery, historic communities, and outdoor attractions can be enjoyed without the expense or responsibility of driving.
Durango-Bayfield
Attractions with Shuttle Service
- Mesa Verde Tours: 970-259-0289
Tour Mesa Verde National Park
Durango Rivertrippers & Adventure Tours: 970-259-0289
Getting there
Mancos
Local Transportation
- Cortez Cab: (970) 565-6911
- Mancos hotels are within walking
distance of the Bustang Outrider stop.
Attractions with Shuttle Service
- Mesa Verde Tours: 970-259-0289
- Tour Mesa Verde National Park
Cortez
Local Transportation
- Cortez Cab: (970) 565-6911
- Sunshine Taxi: (970) 777-7777
Attractions with Shuttle Service
- Mesa Verde Tours: 970-259-0289
- Tour Mesa Verde National Park
Getting there
Dolores
Local Transportation
- Cortez Cab: (970) 565-6911
- Dolores hotels are within walking distance
of the Bustang Outrider stop.
Rico
Local Lodging
- Rico lodging - walking distance
from the Bustang Outrider stop.
Attractions with Shuttle Service
- Mesa Verde Tours: 970-259-0289
- Tour Mesa Verde National Park
Montrose
Local Transportation
- Telluride Express – 970-728-6000
Reservation needed with a day prior notice required.
Serves Montrose, Ridgway and Telluride - All Points Transit – 970-249-0128
- Tri County Health Network Lyft - 970-708-7096
Montrose Hotels with Shuttle Service
- Hampton Inn Montrose - 970-252-3300
Getting there
Delta
Local Transportation
- All Points Transit - 970-249-0128
- Tri County Health Network Lyft - 970-708-7096
- Hotels are within walking distance
of the Bustang/Outrider stop. - Camping is biking distance – Ridgway State Park
Telluride
Local Transportation
Telluride Bus System:
- The Galloping Goose Transit System
- Telluride Express – 970-728-6000
Reservation needed with a day prior notice required. Local, plus services to Montrose and Ridgway - Mountain Limo - 888-546-6894
Getting there
Ridgway
Local Transportation
- Telluride Express – 970-728-6000
Reservation needed with a day prior notice required.
Serves Montrose, Ridgway and Telluride - All Points Transit Regional Medical Shuttle
970-249-0128 - Hotels are within walking distance
of the Bustang Outrider stop. - Camping is biking distance – Ridgway State Park
Grand Junction
Local Transportation
- Bus - Grand Valley Transit: (970) 256-RIDE (7433)
- Sunshine Taxi: (970) 777-7777
Getting there
Amtrak - Grand Junction
Amtrak's California Zephyr provides daily train service from Grand Junction, connecting western Colorado with destinations including Denver, Salt Lake City, Chicago, and the San Francisco Bay Area. It's a comfortable, scenic option for longer-distance travel without the stress of driving.
Visit Amtrak for schedules, fares, and reservations.
AMTRAK: 339 South 1st Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501-2207
Ask about available discounts for older travelers, people with disabilities and students when purchasing tickets.
