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

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Crested Butte is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 15h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Crested Butte is to fly and bus which takes 5h 43m and costs $90 - $440.

How far is it from Irvine to Crested Butte?

The distance between Irvine and Crested Butte is 730 miles. The road distance is 892.1 miles.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Irvine to Crested Butte, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Irvine and Crested Butte?

Crested Butte is 1h ahead of Irvine. It is currently 7:04 AM in Irvine and 8:04 AM in Crested Butte.

Can I drive from Irvine to Crested Butte?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Crested Butte is 892 miles. It takes approximately 15h 3m to drive from Irvine to Crested Butte.

Where can I stay near Crested Butte?

There are 154+ hotels available in Crested Butte.

Irvine to Crested Butte - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Crested Butte by plane, bus, 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.

Fly to Gunnison County Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC)plane SNA - GUC
2. Take the bus from Spencer & Hwy 135 to Crested Butte 4-Way Stop near Chamber of Commercebus
5h 43m
$95–439
Fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane SNA - ASE
2. Drive from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Crested Buttecar
7h 25m
$88–412
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop 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
23h 48m
$169–326
Drive 886.9 mi
1. Drive from Irvine to Crested Buttecar 886.9 mi
15h 3m
$162–234

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC) flights

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5h 3mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Irvine to Crested Butte.

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Distance: 725.4 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

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 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 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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