Ride from Vegas to the TBF?

Festivarian Events Telluride Bluegrass Festival
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Hi everyone,

I still cannot believe that i get to come back to this magical place. Im going to fly into LA and make my way to Telluride., via Vegas. Will post on the rides section but wanted to give a shout out here because, well frankly, it feels like asking my friends and family. If there are any friendly folk driving to Telluride via Vegas, im very happy to pay for gas, snacks etc in exchange for a ride.

Thanks as always! :wave :wave :wave

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Help this lady out! She’s a breath of fresh air, and quite frankly the coolest and most sincere person in the Festivarian forum. I’d love to help you, but am coming from Denver. It will all work out!

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Thank you, you are very kind. I know it will work out, the people on the forum are so great. I will get to Telluride. :flower

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Send off an e-mail or private message to A J.
He lives in Vegas and may have room for you. :flower

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Thank you Tom, done, see y’all ( did i say it right?) in Telluride :flower

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so awesome… haven’t even been to TBF and can already feel the love! Coming from Tejas otherwise we’d be glad to help.

So pumped. :hop oh, and as long as you say yall, its the right way :thumbsup

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The folk on this forum are the best and it is what makes the Festival so incredible. Enjoy!!! :flower :flower :flower

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Still no takers? Am willing to relocate somewhere closer to a ride…it is super tricky and exoensive to get from Vegas to Telluride without a car. Let me know if you are somewhere on a flight or bus route nearby and are looking for a cheerful passenger with not much luggage, thanks

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It’s still early. Also, you should post this in the Hitching a Ride section as well.

have you thought about a flight from Vegas to Montrose as a backup?

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Hey Billy, yes i have posted in Hitching a ride and vegas to montrose is definitely the back up plan but…its really expensive, there are only 1-2 direct flights a week and most options involve maybe a six hour commute. Plus, and dont take this the wrong way …if i can do ANYTHING to avoid your airports i will…sorry but airports in the US are possibly the hardest to enjoy in the world…sorry. I love the country and the people but the way you get treated as a non US citizen at the airport is pretty grim. Hence a road trip is definitely the preference if possible. Besides, it means i get to see more of the country if i come by car.

Am not worried, i know i will get there!

Cannot wait, hurrah
:flower :flower :flower

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Hello Australian Fan! I live in Salt Lake City and would be absolutely delighted if you wanted to hitch a ride from SLC to Telluride! I am sure there is a direct bus from Vegas to Salt Lake and I would be happy to pick you up from the bus stop and even offer you housing in SLC if you need it!

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Thank you! I will message x

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Maybe you have to ask yourself the question is your goal to get to Telluride the cheapest possible or to have the most fun possible on the way. If it’s the latter you should fly into Minneapolis instead of Vegas, catch a bus to Eau Claire the Thursday before tbf and get to see Sam Bush, Leftover Salmon, Greensky Bluegrass and others two weeks in a row and see what the middle of America looks like on the way to Telluride!

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Now that is a really interesting idea, love the idea of seeing my Greensky boys the week before…except i just looked and it is an 18 hour drive from Minneapolis to Telluride. I have to weigh up recovering from a 16 hour flight in economy ( which is a killer) combined with another long flight to Mn then a long road trip - all before i start the craziness of TBF. Dont get me wrong, i might be up for it but i will keep checking ootions. I only have 12 days leave and it is such a loooooong way from Australia, i will have to be in a fit state for work when i get home as well. But man, i like your thinking! Thanks x :flower :wave :flower

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Saw 5 runs of shows in Vegas last year and currently have two runs coming up (Phil in a couple of weeks & SCI in March). It’s definitely further than Denver → Telluride, but at about 9.5 hours (if you don’t dawdle) - it’s very doable in the same day without being totally burnt.

I normally go from Ophir/Telluride → Kayenta, AZ and then either turn north about 30 miles (west of Kayenta) up to Lake Powell, or continue on to Tuba City → Flagstaff → Kingman → Vegas. Then typically return the other way to complete a mini loop. I’d say the Lake Powell route is a more scenic … and even much more so if you opt to pass through Zion National Park. It’d add an additional 45 minutes at a minimum (if you don’t stop), but definitely worth it if you have the time.

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Thank you! Last year i got a ride up through New Mexico and it was stunning. This route looks fantastic too. Im a passenger only - am terrified about driving in your country ( why do you drive on the other side of the road anyway?)

Will keep checking, i know i will get there and there are so many roads to travel. Peace, love and soon we will all be back, hurrah :flower :wave