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Montrose to Crested Butte
Posted on 11/21/21 at 10:49 am
Posted on 11/21/21 at 10:49 am
Looking at a ski trip in March 2022. I’d like to cash in my Southwest points and fly into Montrose. Any tips on getting from Montrose into Crested Butte? Not finding much online in terms of shuttle services.
Thanks in advance for helping out!
Thanks in advance for helping out!
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Posted on 11/21/21 at 11:06 am to keepAMERICAstrong
The one time I went to Crested, I flew into Denver and had to make my way downtown to catch a bus. The bus made it all the way out towards Gunnison or Montrose, then I transferred to a shuttle to get the rest of the way to Crested. Easy process, but took a while. I did just look up the RTA shuttle and it mentions
So I think you're stuck with a shuttle. Found a few already, posting links below.
Rocky Rides
Crested Butte Shuttle
ETA: Forgot I had left my winter coat on that first bus ride at the transfer point and didn't realize it until the shuttle to Crested. Ended up skiing in a fur coat, had a nice retro look
quote:Gunnison Valley RTA
The RTA Free Bus does not stop at the Gunnison – Crested Butte Regional Airport and the buses are not equipped to handle any baggage other than carry on items. Baggage other than ski / snowboard equipment and carry on items are not allowed on RTA buses. For information about ground transportation to the airport, please see our Air Service information page.
So I think you're stuck with a shuttle. Found a few already, posting links below.
Rocky Rides
Crested Butte Shuttle
ETA: Forgot I had left my winter coat on that first bus ride at the transfer point and didn't realize it until the shuttle to Crested. Ended up skiing in a fur coat, had a nice retro look
This post was edited on 11/21/21 at 11:08 am
Posted on 11/21/21 at 2:05 pm to keepAMERICAstrong
Why not fly into Gunnison? You can take the bus from gunnison to CB
Posted on 11/21/21 at 2:12 pm to Hogwall Jackson
I’d like to fly for free using my SW points
Posted on 11/21/21 at 7:40 pm to keepAMERICAstrong
We always fly into Gunnison
Looks like it’s $117 each way from montrose to CB on alpine express LINK
The shuttle out of gunnison is about $30 each way
Looks like it’s $117 each way from montrose to CB on alpine express LINK
The shuttle out of gunnison is about $30 each way
This post was edited on 11/21/21 at 7:51 pm
Posted on 11/21/21 at 9:01 pm to Coater
That’s a great site, thanks.
Unfortunately, when I pop in my potential travel dates and drop off location, it quotes me at $858 r/t..
Unfortunately, when I pop in my potential travel dates and drop off location, it quotes me at $858 r/t..
Posted on 11/22/21 at 5:53 pm to keepAMERICAstrong
Montrose to CB is still quite a trek. About 2 hours. Last time I went to CB we flew in to Colorado Springs (direct) pretty cheaply and then rented a car and drove to CB. Took about 3.5 hours. Not ideal, but if you’re looking for a cheaper route, that’s probably it.
I’ve recently been pricing trips in to Montrose to get to Telluride, and it’s easily $700+ for a round trip on all the dates we have available.
I’ve recently been pricing trips in to Montrose to get to Telluride, and it’s easily $700+ for a round trip on all the dates we have available.
Posted on 11/22/21 at 6:17 pm to skewbs
Flying into one of the niche Colorado airports close to the resorts during ski season (especially March) is extremely in demand. Lots of people who do the same are made of money. I’d be surprised at prices below $600-700, unfortunately
This post was edited on 11/22/21 at 6:18 pm
Posted on 11/22/21 at 7:39 pm to skewbs
Flying into Bozeman for my dates is currently at $850. For a family of 4 that stings a little.
Posted on 11/23/21 at 11:46 am to keepAMERICAstrong
Alpine express is your best bet for a shuttle.
Posted on 11/24/21 at 10:47 am to the4thgen
A lot of the shuttles from MTJ to CB aren't running because of road outages due to construction. Apparently the road is basically only open on Sat and Sun (an hour or 2 during week days with big waits). Not sure how long that's going to be for. I'd fly into GUC for sure though
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