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

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There are 7 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)plane plane LAX - MTJ
    2. Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Crested Buttecar car
    5h 53m
    $83–339

  2. 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 22m
    $80–344

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal 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 3m
    $114–239

  4. Drive 887.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Crested Buttecar car 887.2 mi
    14h 56m
    $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 42m
    $94–404

  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 8m
    $81–345

  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 33m
    $95–405

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

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest 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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