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Gunnison to Denver International Airport

Taking the Bus to the Train

Taking the Bus
Bustang from Crested Butte or Gunnison-Denver: $40 typical cost

Check the current schedule: Bustang – Crested Butte to Denver Schedule

  • Leaves from Almont at the Hwy 135 and CO 742 bus stop
  • Leaves from Gunnison at the Econo Lodge: 411 E Tomichi Ave
  • Arrives at Denver Union Station: 1701 Wynkoop St

Then take the train from Denver Union Station to the Denver Airport: $10 typical cost

Arrive at a hotel at the Denver Airport

  • Trains leave every 15 minutes between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m. and every 30 minutes outside those hour
  • Travel time 37 minutes, 209 people per car
  • Arrive at Denver International Airport and catch your flight!
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By Car

Driving from campus to Denver International Airport takes about 4 hours- plan for plenty of time to park and get into the airport!

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