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

The cheapest way to get from Crested Butte to Vernal is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 6h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crested Butte to Vernal is to bus and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $95 - $420.

How far is it from Crested Butte to Vernal?

The distance between Crested Butte and Vernal is 222 miles. The road distance is 232.4 miles.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Crested Butte to Vernal, including transfers.

Can I drive from Crested Butte to Vernal?

Yes, the driving distance between Crested Butte to Vernal is 232 miles. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Crested Butte to Vernal.

Where can I stay near Vernal?

There are 17+ hotels available in Vernal.

Crested Butte to Vernal - 4 ways to travel via bus, plane, car, and shuttle

There are 4 ways to get from Crested Butte to Vernal 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
best
1. Take the bus from Crested Butte 4-Way Stop to Gunnison Rec. Centerbus
2. Fly from Gunnison County Airport (GUC) to Vernal Regional Airport (VEL)plane GUC - VEL
5h 24m
$96–414
Drive 231 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Crested Butte to Vernalcar 231 mi
6h 1m
$43–61
Drive, bus, shuttle
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 Green Riverbus
4. Take the bus from Green River to Salt Lake City Airport, UTbus
5. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Airport, UT to Holiday Inn Express Park Citybus
6. Take a shuttle bus from Park City Chevron to Vernal Quality Innshuttle
19h 8m
$156–289
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 Vernal Regional Airport (VEL)plane ASE - VEL
6h 12m
$94–400

Gunnison County Airport (GUC) to Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) flights

14Weekly Planes

4h 39mAverage Duration

$85Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Crested Butte to Vernal.

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Distance: 220.8 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Crested Butte to Vernal. However, you can take the bus to Gunnison Rec. Center, take the taxi to Gunnison County Airport (GUC) airport, then fly to Vernal Regional Airport (VEL). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Crested Butte to Vernal via Rubey Park, West Glenwood Park & Ride, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, Glenwood Springs, Green River, Salt Lake City Airport, UT, Holiday Inn Express Park City, Park City Chevron, and Vernal Quality Inn in around 19h 8m.

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