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How to get fromCalifornia to Crested Butteby plane, car or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from California to Crested Butte by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)planeLAX - MTJ
    2. Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Crested Buttecar
    5h 53m
    $78–329

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Glenwood Springsbus
    3. Take the bus from 27th St Station to Rubey ParkbusBrt / ...
    4. Drive from Rubey Park to Crested Buttecar
    23h 3m
    $114–239

  3. Drive 887.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Crested Buttecar887.2 mi
    14h 56m
    $162–234

  4. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)planeSFO - MTJ
    2. Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Crested Buttecar
    6h 12m
    $92–399

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)planeLAX - ASE
    2. Drive from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Crested Buttecar
    6h 22m
    $80–344

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, drive

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)planeSFO - ASE
    2. Drive from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Crested Buttecar
    6h 42m
    $94–404

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)planeLAX - EGE
    2. Drive from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Crested Buttecar
    7h 5m
    $81–345

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)planeSFO - EGE
    2. Drive from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Crested Buttecar
    7h 33m
    $95–405

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from California to Crested Butte. However, you can take the bus to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ), then drive to Crested Butte. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Crested Butte via Las Vegas BusTerminal, Glenwood Springs, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, 27th St Station, and Rubey Park in around 23h 3m.

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