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

The cheapest way to get from Crested Butte to Golden is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crested Butte to Golden is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $30 - $50.

How far is it from Crested Butte to Golden?

The distance between Crested Butte and Golden is 221 miles. The road distance is 182.9 miles.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Crested Butte to Golden, including transfers.

Can I drive from Crested Butte to Golden?

Yes, the driving distance between Crested Butte to Golden is 183 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Crested Butte to Golden.

Where can I stay near Golden?

There are 321+ hotels available in Golden.

Crested Butte to Golden - 4 ways to travel via bus, plane, tram

There are 4 ways to get from Crested Butte to Golden by bus, plane, tram, 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, tram, line 17 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 tram from Union Station Light Rail Plaza to Oak Stationtram
4. Take the bus from Oak Station Gate D to Washington Ave & 13th Stbus
5h 13m
$62–310
Drive 181.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Crested Butte to Goldencar 181.9 mi
4h 17m
$34–48
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Crested Butte to Rubey Parkcar
2. Take the bus from Rubey Park to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus L / ...
3. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Federal Center Station Gate Lbus
9h 6m
$45–65
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
5h 53m
$65–316

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

21Weekly Planes

1h 23mAverage Duration

$39Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Crested Butte to Golden.

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Distance: 219.9 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Crested Butte to Golden. 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, take the train to Union Station, walk to Union Station Light Rail Plaza, take the vehicle to Oak Station, walk to Oak Station Gate D, then take the line 17 bus to Washington Ave & 13th St. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Crested Butte to Washington Ave & 13th St via Rubey Park, West Glenwood Park & Ride, Federal Center Station Gate L, and Federal Center Station Gate D in around 9h 6m.

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