How to Get to Southeast Colorado

By Plane

Flights on major carriers are available into Denver International Airport or the Colorado Springs Airport. Southeast Colorado is about 3 hours from Denver and just under two hours from Colorado Springs. From either of these cities you can rent a car at one of the major car rental agencies and follow these simple directions.

• From Denver, take Interstate 25 south to Pueblo, then follow the road signs to East Highway 50. Travel on Highway 50 to Southeast Colorado. You can also take Interstate 70 from Denver International Airport east to Limon, then turn south on Highway 71 to Southeast Colorado.
• From Colorado Springs, take Interstate 25 south to Pueblo, then follow the road signs to East Highway 50 to Southeast Colorado.

By Small Aircraft

Pilots of small aircraft may arrive at the La Junta Municipal Airport, just north of town by the golf course. For flight information see AirNav or the Colorado Department of Transportation Airport Directory. Plans are underway to expand the services at this facility.

By Train

Amtrak makes daily stops in La Junta from New Mexico or Kansas.

By Car

There are several major highways to take to arrive in Southeast Colorado. You can take Highway 50 from Pueblo or Kansas, Highway 71 from Limon, Highway 350 from Trinidad, Highway 96 from Kansas, or several other routes. Please see the map below for more options.

By Bus

TNM&O Greyhound Bus Lines makes daily stops in Rocky Ford, from which you can base your stay in Southeast Colorado.