Where is Moab?
Moab is located along Utah’s Eastern border less than 50 miles from Colorado. Nearby metros are Salt Lake City to the north west, Denver in the north east, and Las Vegas to the south west.
The surrounding national parks of Arches and Canyonlands, as well the La Sal Mountains make Moab an epicenter for the ruggedly awesome wilderness. It’s situated within the massive geologic formation known as the Colorado Plateau, which is a culprit to it’s uniquely decorated landscape.
Getting to Moab By Air
International Airports From Moab
- Salt Lake City International Airport: 234 miles
- Denver International Airport: 276 miles
- Las Vegas International Airport : 468 miles
Regional Airports Near Moab
- Grand Junction Regional Airport : 114 miles
- Montrose Regional Airport : 170 miles
- Vernal Regional Airport : 217 miles
- Canyonlands Field Airport : 18 miles
- Durango-La Plata County Airport : 171 miles (visit Mesa Verde on your drive over to Moab!)
Getting to Moab by Car
Moab is the perfect destination for a road trip. A 1/2 day’s drive or less from major cities, Moab isn’t out of the way. Best of all there are tons of attractions on your way to and from Moab, no matter what direction you are coming from or going to. Here’s some information on the drive times to expect as well as some destinations you will want to visit on your drive to and from Moab.
- From Salt Lake City – 4-hour drive
- From Denver – 6-hour drive
- From Las Vegas – 7 hour drive
Destinations Driving From Denver:
- Vail, Colorado
- Breckinridge, Colorado
Destinations Driving From LAs Vegas:
Getting around Moab if You Don’t Have Your Own Vehicle
Porcupine Shuttle:
- Located 20 mins from Moab Office
- Custom Requests
- Airport shuttles
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Trailhead/put-in/take-out shuttles
- 435-210-0896
- https://porcupineshuttle.com/
RoadRunner Shuttle:
- Trailhead/put-in/take-out shuttles
- Airport shuttles
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- 435-260-2724
- https://www.roadrunnershuttle.com/
Moab Taxi:
- Shuttles within 250 miles of city of Moab
- Trailhead/put-in/take-out
- Airport shuttles
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- 435-210-4297
- https://moabtaxicab.com/service.htm
Things to do in Moab
Colorado River
A 3-day trip offers a good amount of time in a place you’ll never forget!
- Youth: $999
- Adult: $1199
Colorado River
4hrs on the water, 7hrs from meet to return.
- Standard Raft: Adult $119 | Youth $99
- Premium Raft: $179
Green River
A quick run through Desolation Canyon with lots of time on the river!
- Youth: $1,249
- Adult: $1,369
Moab, UT
Explore historic sites, canyons, & arches. Travel off-road to scenic overlooks and vistas on this afternoon tour.
- Standard Tour: Adult $139 | Youth $99
- Premium: $179/person
Trip Planning
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