What is the cheapest way to get from Durango to Crested Butte?

The cheapest way to get from Durango to Crested Butte is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 4h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Durango to Crested Butte?

The fastest way to get from Durango to Crested Butte is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs $30 - $45.

How far is it from Durango to Crested Butte?

The distance between Durango and Crested Butte is 170 miles. The road distance is 170.4 miles.

How do I travel from Durango to Crested Butte without a car?

The best way to get from Durango to Crested Butte without a car is to shuttle which takes 7h 26m and costs $320 - $460.

How long does it take to get from Durango to Crested Butte?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive 170.4 miles from Durango to Crested Butte.

Can I drive from Durango to Crested Butte?

Yes, the driving distance between Durango to Crested Butte is 170 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Durango to Crested Butte.

Where can I stay near Crested Butte?

There are 227+ hotels available in Crested Butte.

Durango to Crested Butte - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Durango to Crested Butte by car, shuttle, or train

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Drive 169.4 mi
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1. Drive from Durango to Crested Buttecar 169.4 mi
4h 54m
$31–45
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Durango, CO to Silverton, COshuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Ouray, CO to Montrose Airportshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Montrose Airport to Crested Butteshuttle
7h 26m
$324–456
Train, shuttle
1. Take the train from Durango, CO to Silvertontrain
2. Take a shuttle bus from Ouray, CO to Montrose Airportshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Montrose Airport to Crested Butteshuttle
9h 41m
$308–577

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Distance: 169.4 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a shuttle from Durango, CO to Crested Butte via Silverton, CO, Ouray, CO, Montrose Airport, and Montrose Airport in around 7h 26m.

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