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

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

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

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    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 16m
    $92–394

  2. 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 Rubey Parkbus bus Brt / ...
    4. Drive from Rubey Park to Crested Buttecar car
    23h 1m
    $145–276

  3. Drive 887.2 mi

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

  4. 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
    $94–374

  5. 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
    $93–395

  6. Fly San Diego International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane plane SAN - EGE
    2. Drive from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Crested Buttecar car
    7h 5m
    $108–477

  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 38m
    $95–375

  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
    $92–405

  9. Bus, drive via El Monte Station Upper Level

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop 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 Rubey Parkbus bus Brt / ...
    4. Drive from Rubey Park to Crested Buttecar car
    23h 49m
    $146–280

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from California to Crested Butte.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 828.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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 Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE), then drive 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 Rubey Park in around 23h 1m.

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