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How to get fromJefferson City to Crested Butteby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Jefferson City to Crested Butte by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Gunnison County Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC)plane plane COU - GUC
    2. Take the bus from Spencer & Hwy 135 to Crested Butte 4-Way Stop near Chamber of Commercebus bus
    6h 18m
    $173–531

  2. Drive  874.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jefferson City to Crested Buttecar car 874.9 mi
    16h 18m
    $160–231

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Rubey Parkbus bus Brt / ...
    5. Drive from Rubey Park to Crested Buttecar car
    24h 21m
    $169–263

  4. Train, bus, drive via Glenwood Springs

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Denver Union Station to Glenwood Springs, COtrain train
    4. Take the bus from 27th St Station to Hwy 82 + Roundabout UVbus bus L
    5. Drive from Hwy 82 + Roundabout UV to Crested Buttecar car
    45h 51m

  5. Fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane COU - ASE
    2. Drive from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Crested Buttecar car
    7h 20m
    $171–538

  6. Fly to Eagle County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane plane COU - EGE
    2. Drive from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Crested Buttecar car
    7h 57m
    $172–539

  7. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Hwy 82 + Roundabout UVbus bus L
    5. Drive from Hwy 82 + Roundabout UV to Crested Buttecar car
    25h 24m
    $176–304

Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 844 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Crested Butte, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Jefferson City to Crested Butte. However, you can take the taxi to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) airport, 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 vehicle from Jefferson City to Crested Butte via Jefferson City, Kansas City Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Union Station Gate B19, West Glenwood Park & Ride, and Rubey Park in around 24h 21m.

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