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How to get fromLos Angeles to Crested Butteby plane, car, bus, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles to Crested Butte by plane, car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, drive

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    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
    6h 13m
    $77–334

  2. 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
    23h 17m
    $159–260

  3. Drive  887.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Crested Buttecar car 887.1 mi
    15h 2m
    $162–234

  4. Fly Los Angeles International Airport 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
    7h 8m
    $78–335

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane BUR - ASE
    2. Drive from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Crested Buttecar car
    8h 25m
    $91–380

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane plane LAX - MTJ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Montrose Airport to Crested Butteshuttle bus
    9h 5m
    $188–513

  7. Bus, drive via El Monte Bus Stop

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop 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
    23h 45m
    $156–260

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 828.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Crested Butte, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Crested Butte. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE), then drive to Crested Butte. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Crested Butte via Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Glenwood Springs, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, 27th St Station, and Rubey Park in around 23h 17m.

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