Flight
The closest airport is Gunnison (GUC) - about a 40 min drive to Crested Butte. However, it is the least reliable in terms of weather conditions, and it is also typically the most expensive. Montrose (MTJ) is cheaper and more reliable, though the drive is 1 hr 50 mins. From either you can rent a car, or take Alpine Express shuttles (reserve in advance via the link below). Finally, you can arrive in Denver, which is typically the cheapest, though the drive is 4 hr 30 min, over Monarch Pass. It's beautiful and the way Kate and Justin travel :) We recommend renting from Silvercar and listening to This American Life as you take in the views.
House Or Rental
We recommend using Airbnb for booking your accommodations, and strongly suggest you book in town, rather than in the outskirts. Mount Crested Butte and Crested Butte South are nearby but NOT the same as Crested Butte! The center of action in town is from 2nd St to 5th St on Elk Ave - though everywhere is walkable. If you would like to link up with other guests to share a house, please let us know and we can help pair you up!