Getting Here & Parking
Getting Here & Parking
Crested Butte Parking & Resort Transportation Guide
Base Area Parking
Parking is available in the Main Lot located at 32 Emmons Road. Turn right on Treasury Road and the entrance is on the right-hand side.
This lot is the closest to the base area, including the Red Lady Express and Silver Queen Express chairlifts.
Mountaineer Square Parking Garage
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Parking is available in the town of Crested Butte, with access to the mountain via the free Mountain Express and RTA bus service. Please visit www.parkcrestedbutte.com for the most up-to-date information and parking maps.
Parking for Lodging Guests
Please contact the property you booked with to identify parking suitable to your needs.
Free Parking On The Mountain
The Town of Mt. Crested Butte manages and maintains two free parking lots. One is located on Snowmass Road, and the other is located at the corner of Treasury and Gothic.
MOUNTAIN EXPRESS
The Mountain Express provides free ground transportation throughout Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte. Main transit hubs are located at the Old Town Hall and the 4-Way Stop in town, as well as Mountaineer Square at the resort base area. Please visit www.mtnexp.org for the most up-to-date schedules and routes.
New for winter 2023/24, guests can request free on-demand rides within Mt. Crested Butte using the First Tracks App! It's free to download in the Apple and Google Play stores.
RTA
The Gunnison Valley RTA provides free ground transportation throughout Gunnison, Almont, Crested Butte South, Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte. Main transit hubs include the Gunnison County Library and Gunnison Community Schools, Red Mt. Park in CB South, the 4-Way Stop in town and Mountaineer Square in the CBMR base area. Please visit www.gunnisonvalleyrta.com for the most up-to-date schedules and routes.
BUSTANG
New in 2022, the Bustang runs from Denver to Crested Butte, with stops in Pine Junction, Fairplay, Buena vista, Salida and Monarch Mountain, as well as Gunnison, Almont, and the 4-Way Stop in Crested Butte. From there, guests can take the RTA or Mountain Express in the CBMR base area. Please visit ridebustang.com for the most up-to-date schedules and routes.
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Crested Butte Mountain Resort is located at 12 Snowmass Rd, Crested Butte, CO 81225.
Drive times can vary depending on road and weather conditions.
To view more info about getting here via air or car, visit gunnisoncrestedbutte.com.
Be sure to check the Colorado Road Report by calling 303.639.1111
Colorado Highway Updates
Follow the Colorado Department of Transportation for all highway and pass related information and condition reports.
Be sure to check the Colorado Road Report by calling 303.639.1111
Airport Information
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) is located 30-40 minutes from Crested Butte in Gunnison, CO and is serviced by both American Airlines and United Airlines.
Nonstop flights can be taken from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) in Winter 2025. Flights are available from February 15 to March 31, 2025.
Nonstop flights are also available from the following airports:
- Dallas Fort Worth (DFW)
- Denver (DEN)
- Houston (IAH)
Typical travel times from the Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) to Crested Butte are between 30-40 minutes, depending on your destination and road conditions. Take advantage of one of the airport shuttle services offered in the valley, including Alpine Express, Dolly’s Mountain Shuttle, Rocky Rides and Black Canyon Limo.
To view more info about getting here via air or car, visit gunnisoncrestedbutte.com.
