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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

    best
    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 30m
    $113–566

  2. Fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, drive

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    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 35m
    $111–523

  3. 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, NE 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 Rubey Parkbus bus Brt / ...
    6. Drive from Rubey Park to Crested Buttecar car
    30h 8m
    $301–413

  4. Drive  1,015.3 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Crested Buttecar car 1,015.3 mi
    18h 48m
    $186–268

  5. Fly to Eagle County Regional Airport, drive

    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
    8h 24m
    $112–524

  6. 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
    30h 23m
    $173–321

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

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 869.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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 to Crested Butte via Sioux Falls, Omaha, NE, Denver, Union Station Gate B19, West Glenwood Park & Ride, and Rubey Park in around 30h 8m.

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