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How to get fromCrested Butte to Rocky Mountain National Parkby bus, plane, shuttle, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Crested Butte to Rocky Mountain National Park by bus, plane, shuttle, or car

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  1. Bus to Gunnison County Airport, fly, shuttle

    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 a shuttle bus from Denver International Airport to Estes Park, Coshuttle bus
    6h 4m
    $137–413

  2. Drive, bus via Glenwood Springs

    cheapest
    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 B4 to Rmnp Park & Ridebus bus
    12h 12m
    $54–90

  3. Drive to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, fly, shuttle

    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 a shuttle bus from Denver International Airport to Estes Park, Coshuttle bus
    6h 45m
    $135–409

  4. Drive to Eagle County Regional Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Drive from Crested Butte to Eagle-Airport-EGEcar car
    2. Fly from Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) to Denver (DEN)plane plane EGE - DEN
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Denver International Airport to Estes Park, Coshuttle bus
    7h 27m
    $136–411

  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 B4 to Rmnp Park & Ridebus bus
    12h 49m
    $54–78

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Crested Butte to Rocky Mountain National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 260.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Crested Butte, CO, USA and Rocky Mountain National Park, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Crested Butte to Rocky Mountain National Park. 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 International Airport, take the shuttle to Estes Park, Co, then take the taxi to Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Crested Butte to Park & Ride via Rubey Park, 27th St Station, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, Glenwood Springs, Denver Union Station, Union Station Gate B4, and Rmnp Park & Ride in around 12h 12m.

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