Getting Here

Although Crested Butte, Colorado is a small town nestled in the Rocky Mountains, it is not difficult to get into and out of. The nearest airport is Gunnison-Crested Butte Airport (GUC) which is located a half hour from town. Several airlines fly directly to this airport, although flights are more frequent in the winter than in the summer, which you might want to consider when making your travel plans. The nearby town of Montrose also provides an optional airport to fly into (MTJ). All roads leading to Crested Butte are open in the summer, however Kebler Pass and Cottonwood Pass are both closed in the winter. The main driving routes include US 285 from Denver to Poncha Springs, US 50 over Monarch Pass and through Gunnison, and SR 135 from Gunnison to Crested Butte. The Colorado Department of Transportation has updates on road conditions. Before making your trip out to Crested Butte, it is recommended that you get a map and plan an itinerary.

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