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How to get fromSeattle to Crested Butteby plane, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Gunnison County Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC)plane plane SEA - GUC
    2. Take the bus from Spencer & Hwy 135 to Crested Butte 4-Way Stop near Chamber of Commercebus bus
    7h 58m
    $107–440

  2. Fly to Eagle County Regional Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane plane SEA - EGE
    2. Drive from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Crested Buttecar car
    7h 41m
    $96–408

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Glenwood Springsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 27th St Station to Rubey Parkbus bus Brt / ...
    3. Drive from Rubey Park to Crested Buttecar car
    28h 46m
    $201–383

  4. Drive 1,218.5 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Crested Buttecar car 1,218.5 mi
    20h 52m
    $223–322

  5. Fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane SEA - ASE
    2. Drive from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Crested Buttecar car
    9h 4m
    $110–447

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,033.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Crested Butte. However, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to SeaTac Station, take the line 574 bus to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 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 Seattle Bus Station to Crested Butte via Glenwood Springs, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, 27th St Station, and Rubey Park in around 28h 46m.

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