There are 5 ways to get from Alta to Aspen by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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Fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport
best- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane SLC - ASE
5h 58m$369–878Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Glenwood Springsbus Greyhound US0550
- Take the bus from 27th St Station to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus Brt / ...
11h 55m$64–126Train, bus
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Brush Creek Park & Ridebus Brt / ...
12h 28m$166–289Drive 408.6 mi
- Drive from Alta to Aspencar 408.6 mi
7h 1m$75–108Fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane SLC - GJT
- Take the bus from Grand Junction Regional Airport to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus
8h 35m$376–911
Alta to Aspen by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alta to Aspen is to bus which costs $60 - $130 and takes 11h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Alta to Aspen is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $360 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Alta to Aspen. However, there are services departing from Goldminer's Daughter Lodge and arriving at Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd and 27th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
The distance between Alta and Aspen is 355 miles. The road distance is 411 miles.
The best way to get from Alta to Aspen without a car is to bus which takes 11h 55m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Alta to Aspen, including transfers.
Alta to Aspen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
The best way to get from Alta to Aspen is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $360 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 11h 55m.
Alta to Aspen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Glenwood Springs station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alta to Aspen is 411 miles. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Alta to Aspen.
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 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salt Lake City to Grand Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Glenwood Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 970-925-8484
- [email protected]
- Website
- rfta.com
Bus from 27th St Station to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
Bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Brush Creek Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
Bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- ridebustang.com
Bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- https://ridebustang.com
Bus from Grand Junction Regional Airport to West Glenwood Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- https://ridebustang.com
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