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Getting to Crested Butte
Crested Butte sits in central Colorado’s Gunnison Valley. Gunnison is the closest larger town, with a roughly 40-minute drive to Crested Butte; Denver is about four hours by car. This guide gathers practical airport, driving, shuttle, and year-round bus resources for planning your arrival.
Travel options
- There are many methods of transportation to choose from: by air, car, or even on foot, bike, or skis.
- Driving time from Denver is around 4 hours and just under that from Colorado Springs. If you’re flying into closer airports, it’s only a 90 minute drive from Montrose and 40 minutes from Gunnison.
- Traveling by Air
- Traveling by Car
Airport Shuttle Services
- Alpine Express (800) 822-4844: Airport transportation • Shared Rides • Private Rides • Group Transfers • Weddings • Local Late Night Service
- Dolly’s Mountain Shuttle (970) 209-9757: Airport transportation • Concierge • Private Rides • Weddings/Private Events • Local Late Night Service • Wine Tours • Crested Butte to Aspen Shuttle