Getting to Crested Butte

Directions to Crested Butte

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Travel By Car

Crested Butte Mountain Resort is located at 12 Snowmass Rd, Crested Butte, CO 81225.

Drive times can vary depending on road and weather conditions.

Be sure to check the Colorado Road Report by calling 303.639.1111

Resort Parking

Main Lot - No Overnight Parking

Unpaved lot located at 32 Emmons Road. From Gothic Road, turn right on Treasury Road and the entrance is on the right-hand side. This lot is closest to the base area, including the Red Lady Express and Silver Queen Express chairlifts.

New for Winter 22/23, guests can park before making their payment. Once guests have parked, they may pay at a kiosk in the parking lot or by accessing a mobile payment site via QR codes posted on site. Parking is $15 per vehicle per day,  and $20 per vehicle per day during holiday periods.

Holiday periods include Dec. 24-Jan. 1, Jan. 14-16, Feb. 18-20 and Mar. 18-26.

Parking in the Towns of Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte

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.

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.

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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Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
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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.

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Airport Transfers

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, and Rocky Rides.

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