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How to get fromDenver to Crested Butteby plane, bus or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Denver to Crested Butte by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Gunnison County Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC)plane plane DEN - GUC
    2. Take the bus from Spencer & Hwy 135 to Crested Butte 4-Way Stop near Chamber of Commercebus bus
    3h 58m
    $61–344

  2. Drive 187.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Denver to Crested Buttecar car 187.6 mi
    4h 25m
    $35–50

  3. Bus, drive via Glenwood Springs

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Glenwood Springsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 27th St Station to Rubey Parkbus bus Brt / ...
    3. Drive from Rubey Park to Crested Buttecar car
    7h 58m
    $44–114

  4. Fly to Montrose Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane plane DEN - MTJ
    2. Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Crested Buttecar car
    4h 48m
    $72–366

  5. Fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane DEN - ASE
    2. Drive from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Crested Buttecar car
    5h 24m
    $64–341

  6. Fly to Eagle County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane plane DEN - EGE
    2. Drive from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Crested Buttecar car
    5h 50m
    $65–342

  7. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Rubey Parkbus bus Brt / ...
    3. Drive from Rubey Park to Crested Buttecar car
    8h 1m
    $43–61

  8. Bus, drive #2

    1. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus Epic Mountain Express
    2. Drive from Avon Station to Crested Buttecar car
    6h 51m
    $143–189

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Denver to Crested Butte. However, you can take the train to Denver Airport Station, walk to Denver (DEN) airport, fly to Gunnison County Airport (GUC), take the taxi to Spencer & Hwy 135, then take the bus to Crested Butte 4-Way Stop near Chamber of Commerce. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Crested Butte via Glenwood Springs, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, 27th St Station, and Rubey Park in around 7h 58m.

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