The 2022 Durango Blues Trains take place next week and we have all the info needed to get you ready for a musical experience of a lifetime!
Ticket/Wristband Exchange
479 Main Avenue from 2:00 pm - 6:50 pm
Wristbands are required to board the train. To exchange your ticket for a wristband, please visit the box office between 2:00 pm and 6:50 pm. The box office is located in front of the train depot at 479 Main Avenue in Durango (look for the pop-up tent with Blues Train signs).
Weekend Weather
According to The Weather Channel, the weekend weather report looks nice with a chance of rain in the forecast highs in the 80's and lows in the 55's! Bring a rain coat - the Durango Blues Trains will be held rain or shine!
It's always good to be prepared as two of the train coaches are open-air coaches so dress appropriately. The Durango Blues Train will depart early evening and although we are expecting a warm summer evening, Colorado mountain weather can change instantly so be prepared for lower temps. Closed-toe, closed-heel shoes are strongly recommended - sandals are not advised. Due to the amount of airborne engine coal soot in the air, white clothing is not advised. Read more about recommended clothing to bring on our FAQs page, click here.
Parking
The Blues Train parking lot is located next to the rail yard at the corner of U.S. Hwy 550 and College Drive, just west of the McDonald's restaurant. Parking lot fees are $8.00 for a car, truck or motorcycle and $9.00 for an RV, bus, trailer or any vehicle utilizing more than one standard parking space. You will need to purchase a parking ticket for each date your vehicle is parked in the lot.
Travel
If you're driving in Colorado, you can find current road conditions by visiting the CO Department of Transportation's website, click here. For recorded phone information please call (303) 639-1111 or toll-free (877) 315-7623.
Schedule
Boarding begins at 6:30 pm. Train departure is 7:00 pm sharp!
The Blues Train is approximately 3.5 hours long round-trip. Train departure time is firm however return time to the Depot is tentative. The Blues Train begins boarding at 6:30 pm and departure time is 7:00 pm sharp! Please visit the box office in advance to avoid long lines before boarding.
Refreshments on board
We encourage you to eat dinner prior to departure.
For a list of some of our favorite restaurants around town, click here.
Refreshments will be available for purchase in the concessions cars. Credit cards accepted in the center gondola, cash-only on both ends of the train in the open-air train coaches. The bars feature beer, wine, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages with 8 different styles of tasty brews from our award-winning brewery and cider partners Ska Brewing, Telluride Brewing Co. and Fenceline Cider alongside delicious light snacks from Serious Texas BBQ. Make sure to try the exclusive Durango Blues Train Lager!
Make it a full weekend
With so much to do in and around town, why not make it a weekend?!
Click below for staff suggestions of summer recreational activities and how to plan a fun weekend in Durango during the Blues Train.
Lodging Guide
Standing as the gateway between the towering San Juan Mountains and the vast Southwest Desert, Durango is a town bustling with abundant outdoor recreation opportunities, plentiful dinning and bar options, historic relics and more! If you're coming for a musical voyage on the Durango Blues Train we recommend making it a weekend or a long weekend to explore what the treasured destination is all about. The Durango Blues Train lodging partners offer great accommodations, deals and more, to help you make the most of your trip.
Tickets
Tickets for the August 25, 26, 27 may be sold out but don't worry! Join our wait list via our Lyte Ticket Exchange for a chance to buy tickets from others that can’t make it.
For support or to troubleshoot problems using the exchange, please contact Lyte directly at support@lyte.com.
Questions
For specific questions about the Durango Blues Train, please contact SBG Productions at (970) 728-8037.
For general inquiries regarding Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, please contact DSNGRR at (877) 872-4607.
Cheers and see you next weekend! All aboard!