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

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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Crested Butte by plane, bus, car, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Gunnison County Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC)plane plane MSP - GUC
    2. Take the bus from Spencer & Hwy 135 to Crested Butte 4-Way Stop near Chamber of Commercebus bus
    6h 53m
    $109–568

  2. Fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane MSP - ASE
    2. Drive from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Crested Buttecar car
    8h 12m
    $107–525

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Rubey Parkbus bus L / ...
    5. Drive from Rubey Park to Crested Buttecar car
    29h 5m
    $130–277

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Federal Center Station Gate L to Avon Stationbus bus
    4. Drive from Avon Station to Crested Buttecar car
    35h 43m
    $207–443

  5. Drive 1,015.3 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Crested Buttecar car 1,015.3 mi
    18h 44m
    $186–268

  6. Fly to Montrose Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane plane MSP - MTJ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Montrose Airport to Crested Butteshuttle bus
    8h 53m
    $228–764

  7. Fly to Eagle County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane plane MSP - EGE
    2. Drive from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Crested Buttecar car
    7h 17m
    $108–526

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to Crested Butte. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 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 Minneapolis to Crested Butte via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Union Station Gate B19, West Glenwood Park & Ride, and Rubey Park in around 29h 5m.

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