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How to get fromDenver International Airport to Crested Butteby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Denver International Airport to Crested Butte by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC)plane plane DEN - GUC
    2. Take the bus from Spencer & Hwy 135 to Crested Butte 4-Way Stop near Chamber of Commercebus bus
    2h 13m
    $49–285

  2. Drive 210.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Denver International Airport to Crested Buttecar car 210.6 mi
    4h 52m
    $39–56

  3. Bus, drive via Vail

    1. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Rubey Parkbus bus Brt / ...
    4. Drive from Rubey Park to Crested Buttecar car
    8h
    $145–173

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union 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
    9h 21m
    $53–90

  5. Bus, drive #2

    1. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus Epic Mountain Express
    2. Drive from Avon Station to Crested Buttecar car
    5h 9m
    $140–170

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 181.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Denver International Airport, CO, USA and Crested Butte, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Denver International Airport to Crested Butte. However, you can 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 Denver International Airport to Crested Butte via Vail Transportation Center, West Glenwood Park & Ride, and Rubey Park in around 8h.

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