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How to get fromMinneapolis to Crested Butteby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Crested Butte by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Gunnison County Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC)plane plane MSP - GUC
    2. Take the bus from Spencer & Hwy 135 to Crested Butte 4-Way Stop near Chamber of Commercebus bus
    6h 54m
    $108–516

  2. Fly to Eagle County Regional Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane plane MSP - EGE
    2. Drive from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Crested Buttecar car
    7h 16m
    $107–514

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines 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
    29h 22m
    $209–310

  4. Drive  1,014.4 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Crested Buttecar car 1,014.4 mi
    18h 46m
    $186–268

  5. Fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane MSP - ASE
    2. Drive from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Crested Buttecar car
    7h 46m
    $111–523

  6. Bus, drive via Sioux Falls

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha to Denverbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    5. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Hwy 82 + Roundabout UVbus bus L
    6. Drive from Hwy 82 + Roundabout UV to Crested Buttecar car
    30h 17m
    $302–413

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 869.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to Crested Butte. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 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 bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Crested Butte via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Union Station Gate B19, West Glenwood Park & Ride, and Rubey Park in around 29h 22m.

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