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There are 4 ways to get from Missoula 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 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 34m
    $91–454

  2. Drive  829.2 mi

    1. Drive from Missoula to Crested Buttecar car 829.2 mi
    16h 52m
    $137–198

  3. 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 30m
    $92–449

  4. 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 31m
    $93–450

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 722 mi
  • Duration: 8h 34m

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 drive from Missoula to Crested Butte in around 16h 52m.

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