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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)planeDEN - GUC
    2. Take the bus from Spencer & Hwy 135 to Crested Butte 4-Way Stop near Chamber of Commercebus
    3h 58m
    $61–334

  2. Drive 187.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Denver to Crested Buttecar187.6 mi
    4h 24m
    $35–50

  3. Bus, drive via Glenwood Springs

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Glenwood Springsbus
    2. Take the bus from 27th St Station to Rubey ParkbusBrt / ...
    3. Drive from Rubey Park to Crested Buttecar
    7h 58m
    $45–116

  4. Fly to Montrose Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)planeDEN - MTJ
    2. Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Crested Buttecar
    4h 45m
    $72–356

  5. Fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)planeDEN - ASE
    2. Drive from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Crested Buttecar
    5h 22m
    $64–331

  6. Fly to Eagle County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)planeDEN - EGE
    2. Drive from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Crested Buttecar
    5h 49m
    $65–332

  7. Bus, drive

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

  8. Bus, drive #2

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

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest 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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