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How to get fromSan Francisco to Crested Butteby plane, car, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane SFO - ASE
    2. Drive from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Crested Buttecar car
    6h 29m
    $94–383

  2. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Brush Creek Park & Ridebus bus Brt / ...
    4. Drive from Brush Creek Park & Ride to Crested Buttecar car
    32h 22m
    $385–800

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center 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
    36h 31m
    $238–451

  4. Drive 1,078.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Crested Buttecar car 1,078.9 mi
    19h 37m
    $197–285

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane plane SFO - EGE
    2. Drive from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Crested Buttecar car
    7h 19m
    $95–384

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Gunnison County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC)plane plane OAK - GUC
    2. Take the bus from Spencer & Hwy 135 to Crested Butte 4-Way Stop near Chamber of Commercebus bus
    7h 14m
    $117–492

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 938.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Crested Butte, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Crested Butte. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE), then drive to Crested Butte. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Crested Butte via Richmond, Richmond, Grand Junction Amtrak Station, Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility, West Glenwood Park & Ride, and Brush Creek Park & Ride in around 32h 22m.

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