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 24m.

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 53m and costs $75 - $410.

How far is it from Crested Butte to Denver?

The distance between Crested Butte and Denver is 207 miles. The road distance is 188.7 miles.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m 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 24m to drive from Crested Butte to Denver.

Where can I stay near Denver?

There are 1264+ 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. Center
2. Fly from Gunnison County Airport (GUC) to Denver (DEN)GUC - DEN
3h 53m
$76–404
Drive 187.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Crested Butte to Denver187.6 mi
4h 24m
$35–50
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 West Glenwood Park & Ride to Union Station
8h 38m
$43–62
Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly
1. Drive from Crested Butte to Montrose-Airport-MTJ
2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Denver (DEN)MTJ - DEN
3h 56m
$82–425
Drive to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, fly
1. Drive from Crested Butte to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)
2. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Denver (DEN)ASE - DEN
4h 35m
$74–410
Drive to Eagle County Regional Airport, fly
1. Drive from Crested Butte to Eagle-Airport-EGE
2. Fly from Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) to Denver (DEN)EGE - DEN
5h 13m
$75–402
Drive, bus via Glenwood Springs
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
8h 57m
$44–79
Drive, bus #2
1. Drive from Crested Butte to Avon Station
2. Take the bus from Avon Station to Federal Center Station Gate LWest / ...
6h 6m
$39–55

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

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Map of how to get from Crested Butte to Denver.

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Distance: 205.6 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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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