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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Crested Butteby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Crested Butte by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Gunnison County Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC)plane plane LAX - GUC
    2. Take the bus from Spencer & Hwy 135 to Crested Butte 4-Way Stop near Chamber of Commercebus bus
    5h 18m
    $100–425

  2. Fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane LAX - ASE
    2. Drive from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Crested Buttecar car
    4h 42m
    $86–380

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Glenwood Springsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 27th St Station to Rubey Parkbus bus Brt / ...
    4. Drive from Rubey Park to Crested Buttecar car
    24h 51m
    $157–303

  4. Drive 901.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Crested Buttecar car 901.1 mi
    15h 26m
    $165–238

  5. Fly to Eagle County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane plane LAX - EGE
    2. Drive from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Crested Buttecar car
    5h 30m
    $87–383

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 743.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Crested Butte, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) 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 LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Crested Butte via Los Angeles Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Glenwood Springs, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, 27th St Station, and Rubey Park in around 24h 51m.

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