How to Get to Gunnison
By Air
The Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport is a major hub for the Western Slope of Colorado. Serviced year-round, our airport provides frequent and convenient jet service with several airline partners. Ground transportation, rental cars and shuttle service are also available. For more information, including help with lodging and rental car reservations, call the Gunnison-Crested Butte Tourism Association at (877) 351-8723.
By Land
Western is accessible by several interstate highways. Maintained year-round, Highway 50 connects with main arteries leading to Denver, Albuquerque, Dallas, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, and other metro areas.
*Note: The USA Pro Cycling Challenge will be coming through Gunnison and Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte on Tuesday, Aug. 23 and Wednesday, Aug. 24. Please check road closure information if you are visiting campus those days.
Approximate Driving Times (from campus)
- Denver - 4 hrs
- Colorado Springs - 3 hrs
- Grand Junction - 2 1/2 hrs
- Durango - 3 1/2 hrs
- Pueblo - 3 hrs
Check out our live web cams to see some campus shots and to check weather conditions on Monarch Pass, Crested Butte and Monarch Ski Areas. If you are traveling during the winter, go to the Colorado Department of Transportation website for up-to-date road condition reports, or call them at (303) 639-1111.
Denver Bus Service
Round-trip bus service is now available from Denver to Gunnison. Visit the Black Hills Stage Lines website for schedules and to purchase tickets, or call them at (877) 779-2999.
