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How to get fromCrested Butte to San Diegoby bus, plane or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Crested Butte to San Diego by bus, plane, or car

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  1. 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeGUC - SAN
    6h 33m
    $111–564

  2. Drive to Eagle County Regional Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Crested Butte to Eagle-Airport-EGEcar
    2. Fly from Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeEGE - SAN
    5h 50m
    $100–482

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Crested Butte to Rubey Parkcar
    2. Take the bus from Rubey Park to West Glenwood Park & RidebusBrt / ...
    3. Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to South Strip Transit Terminalbus
    4. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus
    5. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diegobus
    26h 7m
    $131–289

  4. Drive 950.3 mi

    1. Drive from Crested Butte to San Diegocar950.3 mi
    16h
    $174–251

  5. 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeASE - SAN
    7h 4m
    $104–490

Gunnison County Airport (GUC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Crested Butte, CO, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Crested Butte to San Diego. However, you can take the bus to Gunnison Rec. Center, take the taxi to Gunnison County Airport (GUC) airport, then fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Crested Butte to San Diego via Rubey Park, West Glenwood Park & Ride, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, Glenwood Springs, South Strip Transit Terminal, and Santa Ana Bus Stop in around 26h 7m.

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