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

The cheapest way to get from Crested Butte to Colorado Springs is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 4h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crested Butte to Colorado Springs is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs $29 - $45.

How far is it from Crested Butte to Colorado Springs?

The distance between Crested Butte and Colorado Springs is 269 miles. The road distance is 161.3 miles.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Crested Butte to Colorado Springs, including transfers.

Can I drive from Crested Butte to Colorado Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Crested Butte to Colorado Springs is 161 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Crested Butte to Colorado Springs.

Where can I stay near Colorado Springs?

There are 817+ hotels available in Colorado Springs.

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

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

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

Bus to Gunnison County Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Crested Butte 4-Way Stop to Gunnison Rec. Center
2. Fly from Gunnison County Airport (GUC) to Denver (DEN)GUC - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to The Antlers; S. Cascade
5h 24m
$106–449
Drive 160.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Crested Butte to Colorado Springs160.4 mi
4h 6m
$30–43
Drive, bus via Vail
1. Drive from Crested Butte to Rubey Park
2. Take the bus from Rubey Park to West Glenwood Park & RideBrt / ...
3. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Vail Transportation Center
4. Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to Denver International Airport
5. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to The Antlers; S. Cascade
11h 38m
$179–236
Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly, bus
1. Drive from Crested Butte to Montrose-Airport-MTJ
2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Denver (DEN)MTJ - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to The Antlers; S. Cascade
5h 27m
$112–470
Drive to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, fly, bus
1. Drive from Crested Butte to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)
2. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Denver (DEN)ASE - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to The Antlers; S. Cascade
6h 5m
$104–455
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Crested Butte to Rubey Park
2. Take the bus from Rubey Park to West Glenwood Park & RideBrt / ...
3. Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Denver Union Station
4. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B4 to Colorado Springs Downtown Station
12h 12m
$55–95

Gunnison County Airport (GUC) to Denver (DEN) flights

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Map of how to get from Crested Butte to Colorado Springs.

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Distance: 267.2 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Crested Butte to Colorado Springs. However, you can take the bus to Gunnison Rec. Center, take the taxi to Gunnison County Airport (GUC) airport, fly to Denver (DEN), walk to Denver International Airport, then take the bus to The Antlers; S. Cascade. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Crested Butte to The Antlers; S. Cascade via Rubey Park, West Glenwood Park & Ride, Vail Transportation Center, and Denver International Airport in around 11h 38m.

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