We are located in Gothic, Colorado. Please see below the directions on how you get here!
Our physical address is 8000 County Road 317, Crested Butte, Colorado 81224.
Driving
From Denver to Crested Butte
Take I-70 West to exit 470 West, then take 285 South to Fairplay, then to Poncha Springs. Take Highway 50 West to Gunnison, then follow Highway 135 North 28 miles to Crested Butte.
From Colorado Springs to Crested Butte
Take Highway 24 West to 285 South to Poncha Springs, then take Highway 50 West to Gunnison. From there follow Highway 135 north 28 miles to Crested Butte.
From Crested Butte to Gothic
Upon entering Crested Butte, proceed through the 4-way-stop at the intersection at Elk Avenue and follow the highway (also called Gothic Road or County Road 317) up the mountain past the ski area and through Mt. Crested Butte (4 miles). The road will change from paved to dirt as you leave Mt. Crested Butte. Follow it another 3 miles into Gothic.
Gothic is a 5-hour drive from Denver or Colorado Springs and a 4-hour drive from Grand Junction. Please note that you cannot drive through Marble to get to RMBL.
Parking at RMBL – we will let you know where to park once you check in.

Car Rentals
Denver – contact the rental company, or try www.airportrentalcars.com
Gunnison
By Airplane
Denver, 800-AIR2DEN
If you fly into the Denver International Airport (250 mi./5 hrs from Gothic) you can rent a car, arrange pick up, or take the bus to Gunnison. See details below under “Bus”. If you plan to fly to/from Denver and use the bus service to/from Gunnison, please arrange your flights accordingly to make the connection. Once in Gunnison you can ride an Alpine Express van to Gothic for approximately $86.50 round-trip or $46.50 one-way, and prices decrease with additional passengers.
Gunnison, 970-641-2304
United Airlines serves the nearby Gunnison Airport (34 miles/50 min. from Gothic). Flights come mainly from Denver. Alpine Express offers shuttle service from Gunnison to Gothic for approximately $86.50 round-trip or $46.50 one-way.
Montrose
Besides Gunnison, the next closest airport is located in Montrose (70 miles/1.5 hours from Gunnison). Flights into Montrose come mainly from Denver. There are car rentals from Montrose to Gunnison, and Alpine Express does offer a Charter Bus service for approximately $200 round-trip or $120 one-way.
Aspen
No shuttles are available from Aspen. If you drive from Aspen do not drive through Marble. Mapquest currently gives a route to RMBL via Aspen, but the route through Marble is a difficult 4-wheel drive road.
By Bus
Bustang. The Bustang bus service operates between Gunnison and Denver, CO and the cost is about $40.00 one-way (please bring cash). The bus arrives/departs Union Station and arrives/departs the Econo Lodge (411 E Tomichi Ave) in Gunnison.
Denver to Gunnison
- Depart Denver: 1:45 pm
- Arrive Gunnison: 6:50 pm
- Travel Time: 4 hr 55 min Total Distance: 214 miles
Gunnison to Denver
- Depart Gunnison: 6:05 am
- Arrive Denver: 11:00 am
- Travel Time: 4 hr 55 min Total Distance: 214 miles
Traveling between Denver Union Station and Denver International Airport (DIA)
Denver RTD. Every 15 minutes the University of Colorado A line travels between Denver International Airport (DIA) and Denver Union Station. Cost is $9 one way and the trip takes 37 minutes. Please plan accordingly.
Gunnison to Gothic
Alpine Express offers shuttle service from Gunnison to Gothic for approximately $86.50 round-trip or $46.50 one-way.
Direct any questions to office@rmbl.org.