What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Rushmore to Crested Butte?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Rushmore to Crested Butte is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Rushmore to Crested Butte?

The fastest way to get from Mount Rushmore to Crested Butte is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $160 - $470.

How far is it from Mount Rushmore to Crested Butte?

The distance between Mount Rushmore and Crested Butte is 495 miles. The road distance is 559.9 miles.

How long does it take to get from Mount Rushmore to Crested Butte?

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Mount Rushmore to Crested Butte, including transfers.

Can I drive from Mount Rushmore to Crested Butte?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Rushmore to Crested Butte is 560 miles. It takes approximately 10h 52m to drive from Mount Rushmore to Crested Butte.

Where can I stay near Crested Butte?

There are 228+ hotels available in Crested Butte.

Mount Rushmore to Crested Butte - 6 ways to travel via taxi, plane, bus

There are 6 ways to get from Mount Rushmore to Crested Butte by taxi, plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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

Taxi, fly to Gunnison County Airport, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Mount Rushmore to Rapid-City-Airport-RAPtaxi
2. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC)plane RAP - GUC
3. Take the bus from Spencer & Hwy 135 to Crested Butte 4-Way Stop near Chamber of Commercebus
5h 35m
$161–462
Drive 556.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mount Rushmore to Crested Buttecar 556.6 mi
10h 52m
$102–147
Bus, taxi, drive
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillettebus
2. Take the taxi from Gillette to Buffalo, WYtaxi
3. Take the bus from Buffalo, WY to Denver Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
5. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Rubey Parkbus L / ...
6. Drive from Rubey Park to Crested Buttecar
21h 59m
$269–402
Taxi, fly to Montrose Regional Airport, shuttle
1. Take the taxi from Mount Rushmore to Rapid-City-Airport-RAPtaxi
2. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane RAP - MTJ
3. Take a shuttle bus from Montrose Airport to Crested Butteshuttle
7h 35m
$285–668
Taxi, fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, drive
1. Take the taxi from Mount Rushmore to Rapid-City-Airport-RAPtaxi
2. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane RAP - ASE
3. Drive from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Crested Buttecar
7h 7m
$164–459
Taxi, fly to Eagle County Regional Airport, drive
1. Take the taxi from Mount Rushmore to Rapid-City-Airport-RAPtaxi
2. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane RAP - EGE
3. Drive from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Crested Buttecar
7h 19m
$165–460

Rapid City (RAP) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC) flights

30Weekly Planes

5h 44mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mount Rushmore to Crested Butte.

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Distance: 492.4 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Mount Rushmore, SD, USA and Crested Butte, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mount Rushmore to Crested Butte. However, you can take the taxi to Rapid-City-Airport-RAP 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 the taxi to Rapid City, take the bus to Gillette, take the taxi to Buffalo, WY, take the bus to Denver Union Station, walk to Union Station Gate B19, take the bus to West Glenwood Park & Ride, take the bus to Rubey Park, then drive to Crested Butte.

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