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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Crested Butteby plane, bus, car or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Albuquerque to Crested Butte by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Gunnison County Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC)planeABQ - GUC
    2. Take the bus from Spencer & Hwy 135 to Crested Butte 4-Way Stop near Chamber of Commercebus
    5h 55m
    $71–385

  2. Drive 349.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Crested Buttecar349.7 mi
    6h 57m
    $64–93

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Denverbus
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
    3. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Rubey ParkbusBrt / ...
    4. Drive from Rubey Park to Crested Buttecar
    16h 27m
    $130–172

  4. Fly to Montrose Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)planeABQ - MTJ
    2. Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Crested Buttecar
    6h 51m
    $82–407

  5. Fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)planeABQ - ASE
    2. Drive from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Crested Buttecar
    7h 17m
    $74–392

  6. Fly to Eagle County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)planeABQ - EGE
    2. Drive from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Crested Buttecar
    7h 59m
    $75–393

  7. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Denverbus
    3. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus
    4. Drive from Avon Station to Crested Buttecar
    16h 32m
    $233–314

  8. Bus, drive via Thornton

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque, NM to Denverbus
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
    3. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Rubey ParkbusBrt / ...
    4. Drive from Rubey Park to Crested Buttecar
    18h 3m
    $112–158

  9. Bus, drive via Colorado Springs

    1. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Colorado Springsbus
    2. Take the bus from Colorado Springs Downtown Station to Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
    4. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Rubey ParkbusBrt / ...
    5. Drive from Rubey Park to Crested Buttecar
    18h 3m
    $131–176

Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Crested Butte, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Albuquerque to Crested Butte. However, you can take the line 50 bus to Sunport @ Arrivals Level, walk to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) airport, fly to Gunnison County Airport (GUC), take the taxi to Spencer & Hwy 135, then take the bus to Crested Butte 4-Way Stop near Chamber of Commerce. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Crested Butte via Denver, 18th St & Curtis St, Union Station Gate B2, Union Station Gate B19, West Glenwood Park & Ride, and Rubey Park in around 16h 27m.

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