The Silverton Express

The Silverton Express

June 8-August 9 and September 7-October 11

Experience the majesty of the San Juan Mountains without the nine-hour commitment on the Silverton Express, the perfect 5.5-hour excursion for “time-crunched” travelers and families with young children. Your adventure begins at 12:00 PM with a scenic motorcoach ascent via the Million Dollar Highway for just a $10 bus fare, arriving in Silverton just in time for a historic stroll before boarding the 2:00 PM steam train. This adventure does not leave much time for exploring Silverton.  

You’ll experience the legendary “Highline” cliffs and the Animas River as you descend into Durango, enjoying the full magic of our historic rail line while returning by 5:30 PM—leaving your morning free and your evening open for dinner.

Silverton Express Fares 2026

Schedule

Segment Time
Depart Durango (by Bus) 12:00 PM
Arrive Silverton 1:30 PM
Depart Silverton (by Train) 2 PM
Arrive Durango 5:30 PM

Pricing includes $10 bus fare.

CLASS ADULT FARE CHILD FARE**
Standard Class Coach & ADA Coach (all ages) $128.00 $118.00
Standard Class Gondola (all ages) $139.00 $129.00

Deluxe San Juan Coach (all ages)

$171.00

$171.00

CLASS ADULT FARE CHILD FARE**
First Class Prospector (all ages)
First Class Red Mountain
(all ages) (must be purchased in quantities of 2)
$236.00
$236.00
 
$236.00
$236.00
 
First Class Silver Vista (all ages) 

$243.00 $243.00
First Class Yankee Girl (21+) (must be purchased in quantities of 2) 

$236.00 N/A
First Class Alamosa (21+) 
(must be purchased in quantities of 2)
$269.00 N/A

Presidential Class
Cinco (21+) (must be purchased in quantities of 2)

$323.00

N/A

*All-In Pricing. The total price listed includes 8% Historic Preservation Fee.
**Child (age 4-11) Children under 4 years old not occupying a seat ride free.