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How to get fromCrested Butte to Lovelandby bus, plane, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Crested Butte to Loveland by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Gunnison County Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Crested Butte 4-Way Stop to Gunnison Rec. Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Gunnison County Airport (GUC) to Denver (DEN)plane plane GUC - DEN
    3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Canyon & 15Th to Lincoln & 8Thbus bus
    6h 44m
    $54–307

  2. Drive 231.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Crested Butte to Lovelandcar car 231.3 mi
    5h 19m
    $43–61

  3. Drive, bus via Glenwood Springs

    1. Drive from Crested Butte to Rubey Parkcar car
    2. Take the bus from Rubey Park to 27th St Stationbus bus Brt / ...
    3. Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus bus Ff1 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Canyon & 15Th to Lincoln & 8Thbus bus
    11h 28m
    $46–77

  4. Drive to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Crested Butte to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)car car
    2. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Denver (DEN)plane plane ASE - DEN
    3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Canyon & 15Th to Lincoln & 8Thbus bus
    7h 25m
    $52–313

  5. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Crested Butte to Rubey Parkcar car
    2. Take the bus from Rubey Park to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus L / ...
    3. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus bus Ff1 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Canyon & 15Th to Lincoln & 8Thbus bus
    12h 4m
    $46–65

  6. Drive, bus via 8th & Coffman PnR Gate F

    1. Drive from Crested Butte to Rubey Parkcar car
    2. Take the bus from Rubey Park to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus L / ...
    3. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B16 to 8th & Coffman PnR Gate Fbus bus Lx2 / ...
    12h 14m
    $46–65

Gunnison County Airport (GUC) to Denver (DEN) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 259.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Crested Butte to Loveland. However, you can take the bus to Gunnison Rec. Center, take the taxi to Gunnison County Airport (GUC) airport, fly to Denver (DEN), walk to Denver Airport Station Gate 8, take the bus to Downtown Boulder Station, walk to Canyon & 15Th, then take the bus to Lincoln & 8Th. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Crested Butte to Lincoln & 8Th via Rubey Park, 27th St Station, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, Glenwood Springs, Denver Union Station, Union Station Gate B17, Downtown Boulder Station, and Canyon & 15Th in around 11h 28m.

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