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

The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Crested Butte is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 10h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Crested Butte is to fly and drive which takes 7h 28m and costs $85 - $400.

How far is it from Flagstaff to Crested Butte?

The distance between Flagstaff and Crested Butte is 473 miles. The road distance is 492.5 miles.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Flagstaff to Crested Butte, including transfers.

Can I drive from Flagstaff to Crested Butte?

Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to Crested Butte is 493 miles. It takes approximately 10h 8m to drive from Flagstaff to Crested Butte.

Where can I stay near Crested Butte?

There are 228+ hotels available in Crested Butte.

Flagstaff to Crested Butte - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Flagstaff to Crested Butte by plane, car, bus, shuttle, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Flagstaff to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, drive
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1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane FLG - ASE
2. Drive from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Crested Buttecar
7h 28m
$88–398
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Glenwood Springsbus
3. Take the bus from 27th St Station to Brush Creek Park & Ridebus Brt / ...
4. Drive from Brush Creek Park & Ride to Crested Buttecar
21h 42m
$154–283
Drive 489.7 mi
1. Drive from Flagstaff to Crested Buttecar 489.7 mi
10h 8m
$90–130
Fly Flagstaff to Eagle County Regional Airport, drive
1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane FLG - EGE
2. Drive from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Crested Buttecar
8h 13m
$89–399
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, drive
1. Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane PHX - ASE
3. Drive from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Crested Buttecar
8h 19m
$251–563
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Eagle County Regional Airport, drive
1. Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane PHX - EGE
3. Drive from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Crested Buttecar
8h 34m
$257–564
Fly Flagstaff to Grand Junction Regional Airport, bus, drive
1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane FLG - GJT
2. Take the bus from Grand Junction Regional Airport to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
3. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Rubey Parkbus
4. Drive from Rubey Park to Crested Buttecar
11h 29m
$111–465
Train, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Flagstaff to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Denverbus
3. Take the bus from Federal Center Station Gate L to Avon Stationbus
4. Drive from Avon Station to Crested Buttecar
22h 26m
$219–395

Flagstaff (FLG) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) flights

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6h 31mAverage Duration

$62Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Flagstaff to Crested Butte.

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Distance: 470.2 mi
Duration: 7h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Flagstaff to Crested Butte. However, you can take the taxi to Flagstaff (FLG) airport, fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE), then drive to Crested Butte. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Crested Butte via Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Glenwood Springs, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, 27th St Station, and Brush Creek Park & Ride in around 21h 42m.

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