What is the cheapest way to get from Crested Butte to Fort Carson?

The cheapest way to get from Crested Butte to Fort Carson is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 4h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Crested Butte to Fort Carson?

The fastest way to get from Crested Butte to Fort Carson is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $30 - $45.

How far is it from Crested Butte to Fort Carson?

The distance between Crested Butte and Fort Carson is 289 miles. The road distance is 168.2 miles.

How long does it take to get from Crested Butte to Fort Carson?

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Crested Butte to Fort Carson, including transfers.

Can I drive from Crested Butte to Fort Carson?

Yes, the driving distance between Crested Butte to Fort Carson is 168 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Crested Butte to Fort Carson.

Where can I stay near Fort Carson?

There are 738+ hotels available in Fort Carson.

Crested Butte to Fort Carson - 6 ways to travel via bus, plane, car

There are 6 ways to get from Crested Butte to Fort Carson by bus, plane, car, or shuttle

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. Centerbus
2. Fly from Gunnison County Airport (GUC) to Denver (DEN)plane GUC - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Colorado Springs Airportbus
6h 9m
$136–504
Drive 167.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Crested Butte to Fort Carsoncar 167.2 mi
4h 17m
$31–45
Drive, bus via Lakewood
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 Federal Center Station Gate Lbus
4. Take the bus from Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CObus
11h 8m
$92–126
Shuttle to Montrose Regional Airport, fly, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Crested Butte to Montrose Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Denver (DEN)plane MTJ - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Colorado Springs Airportbus
8h
$264–703
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
4. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B4 to Colorado Springs Downtown Stationbus
12h 40m
$76–105
Drive, bus #2
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
4. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B4 to Colorado Springs Downtown Stationbus
13h 12m
$79–122

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

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1h 24mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Crested Butte to Fort Carson.

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Distance: 287.8 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Crested Butte to Fort Carson. 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, take the bus to Colorado Springs Airport, then take the taxi to Fort Carson. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Crested Butte to Fort Carson via Rubey Park, West Glenwood Park & Ride, Federal Center Station Gate L, Federal Center Station, Auraria West Station, Denver, CO, and Colorado Springs, CO in around 11h 8m.

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