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

The cheapest way to get from Golden to Crested Butte is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Golden to Crested Butte is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs $30 - $50.

How far is it from Golden to Crested Butte?

The distance between Golden and Crested Butte is 221 miles. The road distance is 182.2 miles.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Golden to Crested Butte, including transfers.

Can I drive from Golden to Crested Butte?

Yes, the driving distance between Golden to Crested Butte is 182 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Golden to Crested Butte.

Where can I stay near Crested Butte?

There are 205+ hotels available in Crested Butte.

Golden to Crested Butte - 5 ways to travel via line 17 bus, tram, plane

There are 5 ways to get from Golden to Crested Butte by bus, tram, plane, or car

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

Line 17 bus, tram, fly to Gunnison County Airport, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ford St & 12th St to Oak Station Gate B
2. Take the tram from Oak Station to Union Station Light Rail Plaza
3. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC)DEN - GUC
4. Take the bus from Spencer & Hwy 135 to Crested Butte 4-Way Stop near Chamber of Commerce
5h 12m
$67–350
Drive 181.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Golden to Crested Butte181.2 mi
4h 15m
$34–48
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Federal Center Station Gate L to West Glenwood Park & Ride
2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Rubey ParkBrt / ...
3. Drive from Rubey Park to Crested Butte
8h 58m
$44–66
Fly to Montrose Regional Airport, drive
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)DEN - MTJ
2. Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Crested Butte
5h 59m
$78–372
Fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, drive
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)DEN - ASE
2. Drive from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Crested Butte
6h 36m
$70–347

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

21Weekly Planes

1h 11mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Golden to Crested Butte.

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Distance: 219.8 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Golden to Crested Butte. However, you can take the line 17 bus to Oak Station Gate B, walk to Oak Station, take the vehicle to Union Station Light Rail Plaza, walk to Union Station, 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 Ford St & 12th St to Crested Butte via Federal Center Station Gate D, Federal Center Station Gate L, West Glenwood Park & Ride, and Rubey Park in around 8h 58m.

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