The average bus between Rifle and Aspen takes 2h 22m and the fastest bus takes 2h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rifle to Aspen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Rifle and Aspen. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rifle is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Aspen at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer at 27th St Station and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 17m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rifle to Aspen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Rifle to Aspen. However, there are services departing from Rifle station and arriving at Aspen station via 27th St Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Rifle to Aspen bus services, operated by RFTA, depart from Railroad Ave + 5th St station.
Rifle to Aspen bus services, operated by RFTA, arrive at Brush Creek Park & Ride station.
The distance between Rifle and Aspen is 90.9 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a bus from Railroad Ave + 5th St to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via 27th St Station and Brush Creek Park & Ride in around 2h.