Located close to the centre of Colorado helps to make Crested Butte easy to get to no matter where yo're comming from - Plus with daily nonstop service from Denver to Gunnison/Crested Butte on United Airlines, getting there has never been easiet.
Flights
Flights to USA with connecting flights into Denver and Gunnison are regularly available through several airlines, to find out the best airfare combo that suites you, Click on the links below.
Qantas
United
Air Canada
Airport/Resort Transfers
Shuttles meet every flight and provide scenic door-to-door service between Gunnison Airport and Crested Butte.
Car Hire
Travelplan can pre book all of your car hire needs at the time you make your booking, car hire pick up and drop off locations are available at Gunnison/Crested Butte Airport.
Airport Drive Times
Denver: 4 hours
Gunnison: ½ hour
Monterose: 1 ½ hours
Driving Directions
Denver - From Denver International Airport, take interstate 70 west, exit to highway 470 west, highway 285 south to Fairplay then Poncha Springs, highway 50 west to Gunnison, then highway 135 north into Crested Butte.
Gunnison - Take highway 135 north for approx 30 - follow signs to Crested Butte.
Monterose - Take highway 50 east to Gunnison, then highway 135 north into Crested Butte.
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Around Town
Once in Crested Butte, you can use the FREE shuttle service in Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte. Shuttle schedules vary, usually running every 15 minutes during peak season and several times per hour during other times of the year.