The Durango Blues Train is a one-of-a-kind musical ride through the heart of the San Juan Mountains. It’s a live blues festival that takes place on a scenic, narrow-gauge railroad in one of the most beautiful locations in Colorado.
The trip takes about 3.5 hours and ends where it begins, at the Durango Railroad Depot. It departs Durango three times in May and three times in August, with the same lineup each night. This year, the dates are from Thursday to Saturday, May 29th to 31st, and August 21st to 23rd, 2025.
Our Experience on the Durango Blues Train
There are a handful of bands that play each night in August. It was easily one of the best events to attend in Colorado. Although this train ride sells out its tickets, it’s far less crowded than one might anticipate. There is plenty of room to navigate between the cars to find your favorite tunes.
Beer is reasonably priced, but there isn’t much to grub on, so eat before you ride. There are a few cars without music, so you can rest if you need to escape the noise for a minute.
While the locomotive turns around at Rockwood, the halfway point, you can get off the train for 15-20 minutes.
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Details
Address: 479 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301
Phone: 970-728-8037
Date: Thursday-Saturday | May 29-31, 2025 | August 21-23, 2025
Website: durangobluestrain.com