What is the cheapest way to get from Colorado to Crested Butte?

The cheapest way to get from Colorado to Crested Butte is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colorado to Crested Butte?

The fastest way to get from Colorado to Crested Butte is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs $30 - $50.

How far is it from Colorado to Crested Butte?

The distance between Colorado and Crested Butte is 229 miles. The road distance is 188.7 miles.

How long does it take to get from Colorado to Crested Butte?

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Colorado to Crested Butte, including transfers.

Can I drive from Colorado to Crested Butte?

Yes, the driving distance between Colorado to Crested Butte is 189 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Colorado to Crested Butte.

Where can I stay near Crested Butte?

There are 882+ hotels available in Crested Butte.

Colorado to Crested Butte - 6 ways to travel via plane, car, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Colorado to Crested Butte by plane, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane DEN - ASE
2. Drive from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Crested Buttecar
5h 32m
$57–284
Drive 187.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Denver to Crested Buttecar 187.6 mi
4h 25m
$35–50
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Rubey Parkbus L / ...
3. Drive from Rubey Park to Crested Buttecar
9h 20m
$45–66
Fly to Eagle County Regional Airport, drive
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane DEN - EGE
2. Drive from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Crested Buttecar
6h 8m
$58–285
Bus, drive via Colfax Ave & Grant St
1. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Rubey Parkbus L / ...
3. Drive from Rubey Park to Crested Buttecar
9h 23m
$45–66
Bus, drive #2
1. Take the bus from Federal Center Station Gate L to Avon Stationbus West / ...
2. Drive from Avon Station to Crested Buttecar
6h 35m
$42–62

Denver (DEN) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) flights

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Map of how to get from Colorado to Crested Butte.

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Distance: 227.5 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Colorado to Crested Butte. However, you can take the line 0 bus to Union Station, walk to Union Station, take the train to Denver Airport Station, walk to Denver (DEN) airport, fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE), then drive to Crested Butte. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colfax Ave & Broadway to Crested Butte via Union Station, Union Station Gate B19, West Glenwood Park & Ride, and Rubey Park in around 9h 20m.

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