RT Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Narrow-gauge heritage railroad that operates on 45.2 mi (72.7 km) of track between Durango and Silverton

General Information

Hours:

Depot ticket office and gift shop open daily, generally 7:00am to 6:00pm on train days
Train departure times vary by season and route; check the schedule when booking

Fees:

Round-trip Durango–Silverton fares start around $110 for adults and $70 for children, with premium classes priced higher
Museum access is included with a train ticket; museum-only admission is a few dollars

Pet Policy:

Service animals only; pets are not allowed on the trains

Closest cities with hotels:

Durango

Seasons:

All year; full steam service to Silverton runs roughly May through October, with shorter diesel and seasonal excursions (including the Polar Express) the rest of the year

Location:

479 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301

Website:

durangotrain.com/

Durango Weather Forecast

How to Get There

Head south on Main Ave toward E 10th St. Continue straight to stay on Main Ave.

Overview

The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is a 3-foot narrow-gauge heritage railroad on 45.2 miles of track between Durango and Silverton, a National Historic Landmark, with vintage steam locomotives. The Denver & Rio Grande opened the line in 1882 to haul silver and gold ore from the San Juan Mountains. Today, it carries tourists through the Animas River canyon in about 3.5 hours each way, with a stop of about two hours in Silverton. Book ahead in summer, and pick a right-side seat (northbound) for the best views.

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