Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad & Bus Options

Discover the Unbelievable Durango Narrow Gauge and the Infamous Million Dollar Skyway!

Durango Silverton Train
Location:	Durango – Silverton Colorado
Adventure Level:	Mild
Season:	May- October

Durango Silverton Train Description:

The Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge winds through spectacular, breathtaking canyons in the remote wilderness of the two million acre San Juan National Forest. Travel by coal burning, steam-powered locomotive on the same tracks miners, cowboys and settlers of the Old West took over a century ago. Relive history with the sights and sounds of yesteryear for a truly spectacular journey through the Animas River Canyon.  Your trip to Southwest Colorado won’t be complete without a ride on the train, either round trip or the more popular option – one way!

Durango Train & Bus Options

Train Round Trip:

This trip is best for train buffs and is the most economical way to ride the train. Round trip on the train includes a 3.5 hour ride to Silverton,  a 2-hour layover in the quaint town of Silverton for shopping and lunch and then a 3.5 hour ride back to Durango. Your choice on the standard cars are open air gondola or enclosed vintage coach. Learn more.

Train & Bus Options

The one-way train and one-way bus options are the most popular, giving you the chance to experience both the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Train and the spectacular Million Dollar Skyway while shortening your time on the train. You will not want to miss this spectacular roadway; a two-lane blacktop forms a swirling ribbon through the San Juan Mountains, the wildest and ruggedest peaks in the Colorado Rockies. It is nice to have someone else drive so you can take in the views of the beautiful peaks and cliffs right next to the road. It is rated one of the top 10 most scenic drives to do in the U.S. Because you will be taking the train one-way, we will be sure to hand-pick your seats on the side of the train that has the most magnificent views.
Learn more: Train Up/Bus Down or Bus Up/Train Down

Combination Options

Our most popular packages combine the Durango Narrow Gauge with a Colorado ghost town tour and/or a 1/2 Day Lower Animas River rafting trip – providing the Best of Durango! Add on a tour at Mesa Verde to also get the best of the Southwest!
Learn more: Trails & Rails, Rivers, Trails & Rails or Rivers, Trails, Rails & Mesas

Bus Only Options with Mild to Wild (between Durango & Silverton):

Round trip to Silverton and back to Durango with Mild to Wild’s “San Juan Scenic Bus Tours” or our Bus Down Only (from Silverton to Durango) options are available.
Learn More: Bus Round Trip or Bus Down Only

Coal burning engine!

Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Train Highlights:

• Discover this unforgettable 45 mile journey along Colorado’s most spectacular river corridor the Upper Animas. (the only way to see inside this canyon unless you raft Class V “Violent” rapids).
• Travel through Colorado’s largest Wilderness area and striking canyon scenery with 14,000 peaks towering over you (not accessible by road)
• Cross the river 5 times each way
• Travel at a top speed of 18 mph!
• Travel by this steam locomotive fueled by coal. On a round trip to Silverton a fireman shovels six tons of coal per day and ten thousand gallons of water are used to produce the steam to power the locomotive!
• Car Options: Coaches are fully enclosed with windows that open and close. Seats face forward. Gondolas have full roofs, open sides from the waist up and seats that face outward. Deluxe & premium car options include: Presidential, First and Deluxe Class Options

Durango & Silverton Railroad Trip Options