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How to get fromVancouver to Crested Butteby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Vancouver 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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC)plane plane YVR - GUC
    2. Take the bus from Spencer & Hwy 135 to Crested Butte 4-Way Stop near Chamber of Commercebus bus
    8h 28m
    $103–429

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Glenwood Springsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 27th St Station to Rubey Parkbus bus Brt / ...
    4. Drive from Rubey Park to Crested Buttecar car
    34h 6m
    $221–431

  3. Drive 1,354.3 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Crested Buttecar car 1,354.3 mi
    23h 24m
    $310–448

  4. Fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane YVR - ASE
    2. Drive from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Crested Buttecar car
    9h 43m
    $106–436

  5. Fly to Eagle County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane plane YVR - EGE
    2. Drive from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Crested Buttecar car
    10h 21m
    $107–427

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration7h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,129.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Crested Butte, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Vancouver to Crested Butte. However, you can take the subway to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) 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 Vancouver to Crested Butte via Seattle Bus Station, Glenwood Springs, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, 27th St Station, and Rubey Park in around 34h 6m.

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