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How to get fromMissoula to Crested Butteby plane, bus, car, or train

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

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  1. Fly to Gunnison County Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC)plane plane MSO - GUC
    2. Take the bus from Spencer & Hwy 135 to Crested Butte 4-Way Stop near Chamber of Commercebus bus
    8h 30m
    $111–564

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Missoula to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Casper Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Casper 144 East A St to Denver Union Stationbus 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
    29h 47m
    $316–418

  3. Drive 829.2 mi

    1. Drive from Missoula to Crested Buttecar car 829.2 mi
    16h 52m
    $152–219

  4. Fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane MSO - ASE
    2. Drive from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Crested Buttecar car
    8h 8m
    $114–571

  5. Fly to Eagle County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane plane MSO - EGE
    2. Drive from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Crested Buttecar car
    10h 1m
    $115–572

  6. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Missoula to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Pasco Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Glenwood Springsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from 27th St Station to Brush Creek Park & Ridebus bus Brt / ...
    5. Drive from Brush Creek Park & Ride to Crested Buttecar car
    31h 55m
    $266–496

Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration7h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 722 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Missoula, MT, USA and Crested Butte, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Missoula to Crested Butte. However, you can take the line 11 bus to Missoula International Airport, walk to Missoula International Airport (MSO) 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 Missoula to Crested Butte via Billings, Billings, MT, Casper Amtrak Station, Casper 144 East A St, Denver Union Station, Union Station Gate B19, West Glenwood Park & Ride, and Rubey Park in around 29h 47m.

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