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How to get fromIrvine to Crested Butteby plane, shuttle, bus, car or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to Crested Butte by plane, shuttle, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Montrose Regional Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane plane SNA - MTJ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Montrose Airport to Crested Butteshuttle bus
    5h 12m
    $214–629

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane LAX - ASE
    3. Drive from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Crested Buttecar car
    7h 26m
    $84–347

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Glenwood Springsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 27th St Station to Brush Creek Park & Ridebus bus Brt / ...
    4. Drive from Brush Creek Park & Ride to Crested Buttecar car
    23h 48m
    $124–261

  4. Drive 886.9 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Crested Buttecar car 886.9 mi
    15h 3m
    $162–234

  5. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, drive

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane SNA - ASE
    2. Drive from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Crested Buttecar car
    7h 14m
    $94–427

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Montrose Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane plane LAX - MTJ
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Montrose Airport to Crested Butteshuttle bus
    8h 3m
    $200–526

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Irvine to Crested Butte. However, you can fly to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ), walk to Montrose Airport, then take the shuttle to Crested Butte. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to Crested Butte via Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Glenwood Springs, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, 27th St Station, and Brush Creek Park & Ride in around 23h 48m.

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