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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Crested Butte to Denver is to bus and fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $70 - $420.

How far is it from Crested Butte to Denver?

The distance between Crested Butte and Denver is 207 miles. The road distance is 189 miles.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Crested Butte to Denver, including transfers.

Can I drive from Crested Butte to Denver?

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

Where can I stay near Denver?

There are 1110+ hotels available in Denver.

Crested Butte to Denver - 8 ways to travel via bus, plane, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Crested Butte to Denver 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
best
1. Take the bus from Crested Butte 4-Way Stop to Gunnison Rec. Centerbus
2. Fly from Gunnison County Airport (GUC) to Denver (DEN)plane GUC - DEN
3h 55m
$71–414
Drive 187.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Crested Butte to Denvercar 187.9 mi
4h 25m
$35–50
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Crested Butte to Rubey Parkcar
2. Take the bus from Rubey Park to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus Brt / ...
3. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Union Stationbus
8h 38m
$43–62
Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly
1. Drive from Crested Butte to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar
2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Denver (DEN)plane MTJ - DEN
4h 12m
$82–435
Drive to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, fly
1. Drive from Crested Butte to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)car
2. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Denver (DEN)plane ASE - DEN
4h 43m
$74–420
Drive to Eagle County Regional Airport, fly
1. Drive from Crested Butte to Eagle-Airport-EGEcar
2. Fly from Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) to Denver (DEN)plane EGE - DEN
5h 15m
$75–412
Drive, bus via Glenwood Springs
1. Drive from Crested Butte to Rubey Parkcar
2. Take the bus from Rubey Park to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus Brt / ...
3. Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Denver Union Stationbus
8h 58m
$44–89
Drive, bus #2
1. Drive from Crested Butte to Avon Stationcar
2. Take the bus from Avon Station to Federal Center Station Gate Lbus West / ...
6h 7m
$39–55

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

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1h 25mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Crested Butte to Denver.

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Distance: 205.6 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Crested Butte to Denver. 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 Airport Station, then take the train to Union Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Crested Butte to Union Station via Rubey Park and West Glenwood Park & Ride in around 8h 38m.

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