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

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There are 4 ways to get from Crested Butte to Missoula by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Gunnison County Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Crested Butte 4-Way Stop to Gunnison Rec. Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Gunnison County Airport (GUC) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane GUC - MSO
    9h 25m
    $91–424

  2. Drive to Eagle County Regional Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Crested Butte to Eagle-Airport-EGEcar car
    2. Fly from Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane EGE - MSO
    10h 34m
    $90–422

  3. Drive 829.2 mi

    1. Drive from Crested Butte to Missoulacar car 829.2 mi
    16h 54m
    $152–219

  4. Drive to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Crested Butte to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)car car
    2. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane ASE - MSO
    8h 22m
    $94–420

Gunnison County Airport (GUC) to Missoula International Airport (MSO) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration7h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Crested Butte to Missoula.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 720.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Crested Butte to Missoula. However, you can take the bus to Gunnison Rec. Center, take the taxi to Gunnison County Airport (GUC) airport, fly to Missoula International Airport (MSO), walk to Missoula International Airport, then take the line 11 bus to Mountain Line Transfer Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Crested Butte to Missoula in around 16h 54m.

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