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How to get fromSeattle Airport (SEA) to Crested Butteby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Crested Butte by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Gunnison County Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC)plane plane SEA - GUC
    2. Take the bus from Spencer & Hwy 135 to Crested Butte 4-Way Stop near Chamber of Commercebus bus
    6h 38m
    $91–394

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Glenwood Springsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 27th St Station to Rubey Parkbus bus Brt / ...
    3. Drive from Rubey Park to Crested Buttecar car
    30h 56m
    $241–362

  3. Drive  1,221.4 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Crested Buttecar car 1,221.4 mi
    21h 2m
    $209–302

  4. Fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane SEA - ASE
    2. Drive from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Crested Buttecar car
    6h 52m
    $92–396

  5. Fly to Eagle County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane plane SEA - EGE
    2. Drive from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Crested Buttecar car
    5h 51m
    $92–396

  6. Fly to Montrose Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane plane SEA - MTJ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Montrose Airport to Crested Butteshuttle bus
    9h 35m
    $212–596

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,017.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), USA and Crested Butte, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Crested Butte. However, you can 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 SeaTac Station to Crested Butte via Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, Seattle Bus Station, Glenwood Springs, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, 27th St Station, and Rubey Park in around 30h 56m.

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