Getting to Crested Butte

Whether flying or driving, learn about the many ways to get to Crested Butte. Once you're here, a free bus service makes it easy to move around Gunnison, town and the mountain.
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Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport

Summer

Throughout the summer, the Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) has flights serviced by United Airlines with flights from Houston (IAH) and Denver (DEN). 

Winter 

During the winter, the Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) has flights served by American Airlines and United Airlines, with flights from Dallas (DFW), Houston (IAH) and Denver (DEN).

Through these carriers' extensive flight network, guests can get to Crested Butte from anywhere in the world. Plus, find your baggage and shuttle within 20 steps upon arrival in Gunnison. Our local airport offers the convenience of small terminals, short security lines and parking right outside the front door.

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The Scenic Route

No matter where you’re coming from, traveling to Crested Butte by car is a scenic and easy way to go. We have no doubt that you’ll be tempted to stop and take photos along the way: the views are breathtaking. Drive time from Denver is 4 hours, and just under 4 hours from Colorado Springs.

For Colorado Road Reports, please call 303.639.1111

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Airport Transfers & Car Rentals

Take advantage of one of the great shuttle services offered in the valley, including Alpine Express, Dolly’s Mountain Shuttle and Crested Butte Limo. There is hardly a reason to rent a car when the shuttle ride is a short and scenic 30 minutes to Crested Butte. Not to mention the convenience of Crested Butte’s local and free bus system, the Mountain Express.

Crested Butte's transportation network renders a hassle-free vacation.

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Mountain Express

Mountain Express (MX) provides ground transportation services to residents of, and visitors to the Towns of Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte and the surrounding community. MX provides services without charge to riders. The main transit hub in town is located at the Old Town Hall and at the Resort it is located at Mountaineer Square. MX operates between Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte.

Full Mountain Express Schedule

Paid Parking

The Crested Butte Mountain Resort parking lot is located just past the Grand Lodge on Gothic Road. Turn right on Treasury Road and the parking lot is on your right. The parking lot is $15 per day during the winter and free during the summer.

Overnight Parking: Overnight parking is $25 per night. However, we do not allow camping overnight. We also ask that you do not bring your RV or camper to park overnight.

Resort Parking Season Pass: Purchase a Crested Butte Mountain Resort Parking Pass for the season by calling Skier Services at 970.349.2211.

Free Parking

Free parking is available at the two free town lots located north of the paid dirt lot and on Snowmass Road behind the Plaza Hotel.

Parking in town

Additional parking is available in town. We encourage guests to utilize the Mountain Express transportation service. During the winter and summer seasons these buses depart every 15 minutes and on peak days offer two buses per stop.