Crested Butte is in central Colorado on the preferred "western slope" of the Rockies. The closest "large" town is Gunnison. Part of the appeal of this remote location is its distance from the traffic and congestion of the I-70 resorts and front range cities. The air is pristine, the views are breath taking, and the water is pure. It’s pretty easy to get here, but much harder to leave. 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. If you are driving from Montrose, be aware of the closure of Hwy 50 during the week for a major road construction project. The latest schedule of closures and alternate routes can be found at https://www.us50info.com/impacts
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. If you are driving from Montrose, be aware of the closure of Hwy 50 during the week for a major road construction project. The latest schedule of closures and alternate routes can be found at https://www.us50info.com/impacts
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
(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
Bus from Gunnison to Crested Butte
Gunnison Valley RTA
(970) 641-5074
Free bus shuttle between Gunnison and Mt. Crested Butte, with stops at Crested Butte South and the town of Crested Butte, runs year-round. WILL NOT DROP OFF AT OUR HOME, CLOSEST STOP 1.5 MILES AWAY.
(970) 641-5074
Free bus shuttle between Gunnison and Mt. Crested Butte, with stops at Crested Butte South and the town of Crested Butte, runs year-round. WILL NOT DROP OFF AT OUR HOME, CLOSEST STOP 1.5 MILES AWAY.