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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

    best
    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane SLC - ASE
    6h
    $354–818

  2. Drive  408.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alta to Aspencar car 408.6 mi
    7h 1m
    $70–101

  3. Bus

    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 / ...
    12h 15m
    $72–112

  4. 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

  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 48m
    $361–828

Alta to Aspen by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 352.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h

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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Goldminer's Daughter Lodge to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Highland Dr / 9400 S P+R, Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, Glenwood Springs, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, and 27th St Station in around 12h 15m.

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