Travel
Surrounding Airports
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Montrose - MTJ: The area's biggest regional airport with services from most commercial airlines is only a scenic 75 minute drive from Telluride. Rental cars and shuttle options are available from this airport. Please note, Lyft or Uber rides are not always available from this airport therefore we recommend booking ground transportation services in advance.
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Telluride - TEX: This small regional airport offers commercial service from PHX and DEN via Denver Air Connection. It also offers FBO services (KTEX).
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Durango - DRO: 2.5 hours Southwest of Telluride.
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Grand Junction - GJT: 2.5 hours North of Telluride.
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Salt Lake City - SLC: 6 hours West of Telluride.
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Denver - DEN: 6.5 hours North of Telluride.
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Albuquerque - ABQ: 5.5 hours South of Telluride.
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Ground Transportation
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Mountain Limo: Private car service or shared ride shuttles are available with door-to-door service to/from Montrose & Telluride airports. Call (970) 708-0533 to book and mention the Smith x Scruggs wedding for 10% off.
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Palmyra Limo: Private car service or shared ride shuttles are available with door-to-door service to/from Montrose & Telluride airports. Call (970) 728-7044 to book.
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Tellurides: Receive 10% off private car service or shared ride shuttles when you book via this LINK and use code TAYLORANDPAT.
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Rental Car: Cars are certainly not needed during your stay, unless you plan on exploring the region.
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Telluride Carts: Electric carts are a great way to navigate Telluride & Mountain Village. Note, these are only allowed in town limits and you must be 25+ to drive.
The beauty of Telluride is its remote location, however, that does make getting there a bit tricky.We highly recommend making your travel plans early.
Lodging
Whether you are staying in Town or Mountain Village, you are never far from the action as the free gondola runs between them from 6:30 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday, and till 2am on Friday & Saturday.
The Peaks Resort
Located slope-side in Telluride’s Mountain Village, The Peaks Resort offers an array of comfortable vacation accommodations, a convenient golf-in/golf-out location, a variety of onsite amenities including the Altezza Restaurant and bar, fitness center with outdoor pool, and full-service spa, as well as spectacular views of Telluride Ski & Golf Resort and the surrounding San Juan Mountains. Book online via this LINK to receive 15% off 1-2 nights, 20% off 3-4 nights and 25% off 5+ nights. Discounts are valid +/- three days from the wedding date.
Hotel Telluride
The Hotel Telluride is a boutique chalet with a European feel, situated in Downtown Telluride, surrounded by the San Juan Mountains. Rooms and suites are offered, each with a mountain view. Browse all-inclusive vacation packages and ensure you’ll have a worry-free vacation. The Hotel Telluride is located close to Telluride’s signature shops, art galleries and restaurants and offers a property car for your convenience.
Element 52
Welcome to Telluride, where canyon walls blaze red and the San Juan peaks rise in timeless grandeur. Discover our beautiful box canyon paradise - and Element 52’s 48 artfully designed two- to five-bedroom residences, situated just steps away from a slice of the historic Wild West. With unparalleled luxury resort amenities at your fingertips, you’ll feel right at home with our version of relaxed alpine living - and with the Element 52 family. Book early and save via the link below.​
New Sheridan
The New Sheridan Hotel is conveniently located on Colorado Avenue, otherwise known as Main Street, in the heart of Town. Steps away from hiking trails, dining, entertainment and more, this historic property has 26 rooms and suites of varying sizes and views, each individually decorated in classic Victorian style by Nina Campbell Designs and furnished with modern amenities. Enjoy dinner at the New Sheridan Chop house, a rooftop cocktail before sunset and a night cap at the Old Bar. To book simply call the property at (970) 728-4351 and mention the Smith Scruggs wedding or use group code ... when booking via link below.
Hotel Madeline
Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection is ideally situated in the heart of Mountain Village. This stunning alpine resort sits mid-mountain and is connected via the gondola to the historic town of Telluride. The 83-room and 71-residence hotel has on its doorstep the world-famous Telluride Ski Resort, along with year-round recreation, shopping and festivals and offers easy gondola access to Telluride and the valley below.
Home Rentals
Exceptional Stays - use code bysutton26 for 10% off
​Lodging in Telluride - use code SS2026 for 10% off
Curate - use code BYSUTTON10 for 10% off
​Alpine Lodging ​​- use code SMITHSCRUGGS for 5% off
Mountainside Inn
Conveniently located in the Town of Telluride along the San Miguel River and River Trail the hotel has always been known as Telluride’s most affordable property and offers 80 rooms with or without kitchenettes, 1-bedroom suites with full kitchens, as well as a three-bedroom condo with a deck and hot tub overlooking the river.
