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Laramie, Wyoming

Laramie is a city in and the county seat of Albany County, Wyoming, United States, known for its high elevation at 7,200 feet (2,200 m), for its railroad history, and as the home of the University of Wyoming. The population was 31,407 at the 2020 census, making it the fourth-most populous city in Wyoming.

Type CityPopulation 31,407

Why go

  • City in Wyoming, United States.
  • Served by Laramie Regional Airport (LAR).

History

Laramie is a city in and the county seat of Albany County, Wyoming, United States, known for its high elevation at 7,200 feet (2,200 m), for its railroad history, and as the home of the University of Wyoming. The population was 31,407 at the 2020 census, making it the fourth-most populous city in Wyoming. Located on the Laramie River, the city is west of Cheyenne and 25 miles (40 km) north of the Colorado state line, at the junction of Interstate 80 and U.S. Route 287.

Airports

Laramie Regional Airport (LAR) 4 mi to the centre
555 N General Brees Rd, Laramie, WY 82070 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (United Airlines) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Denver (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • United Airlines UA (EM2) · 1 route: Denver*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Phifer Airfield (EAN) 62 mi to the centre
Wheatland, WY, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Rock & A Hard Place Ranch Airport 4.8 mi to the centre
Laramie, WY, US
Outdoor
Crystal Lakes Airport 32 mi to the centre
Red Feather Lakes, CO, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Laramie Regional Airport (LAR); 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LAR has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Denver).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Laramie, Wyoming. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Colorado · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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