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How to get fromAlta to Aspenby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Alta to Aspen by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport

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    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane SLC - ASE
    6h 9m
    $349–798

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Glenwood Springsbus bus Greyhound US0550
    2. Take the bus from 27th St Station to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus bus Brt / ...
    11h 56m
    $74–110

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Brush Creek Park & Ridebus bus Brt / ...
    12h 28m
    $232–340

  4. Drive  408.6 mi

    1. Drive from Alta to Aspencar car 408.6 mi
    7h 1m
    $75–108

  5. Fly to Eagle County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane plane SLC - EGE
    2. Drive from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Aspencar car
    7h 43m
    $357–809

Alta to Aspen by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 352.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Alta, UT, USA and Aspen, CO, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Goldminer's Daughter Lodge to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Historic Sandy Station, Historic Sandy Station, Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, Glenwood Springs, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, and 27th St Station in around 11h 56m.

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