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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane plane LAX - MTJ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Montrose Airport to Crested Butteshuttle bus
    6h 58m
    $183–503

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane LAX - ASE
    2. Drive from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Crested Buttecar car
    6h 26m
    $72–324

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Glenwood Springsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 27th St Station to Brush Creek Park & Ridebus bus Brt / ...
    4. Drive from Brush Creek Park & Ride to Crested Buttecar car
    22h 42m
    $158–290

  4. Drive 887.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Crested Buttecar car 887.2 mi
    15h 1m
    $162–234

  5. 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)plane plane SFO - ASE
    2. Drive from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Crested Buttecar car
    6h 43m
    $84–364

  6. 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)plane plane LAX - EGE
    2. Drive from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Crested Buttecar car
    7h 5m
    $73–325

  7. 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)plane plane SFO - EGE
    2. Drive from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Crested Buttecar car
    7h 24m
    $85–365

  8. Fly Van Nuys Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Van Nuys Airport (VNY) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane VNY - ASE
    2. Drive from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Crested Buttecar car
    7h 16m
    $82–405

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest 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 LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ), walk to Montrose Airport, then take the shuttle to Crested Butte. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Crested Butte via Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Glenwood Springs, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, 27th St Station, and Brush Creek Park & Ride in around 22h 42m.

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