There are 4 ways to get from Aspen to Columbia by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane ASE - COU
6h 3m$132–477Bus
- Take the bus from Paepcke Park to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus Brt / ...
- Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Columbiabus
21h 22m$168–285Bus, train
- Take the bus from Paepcke Park to 27th St Stationbus Brt / ...
- Take the train from Glenwood Springs, CO to Denver Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Columbiabus
41h 36mDrive 851.7 mi
- Drive from Aspen to Columbiacar 851.7 mi
15h 29m$156–225
Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aspen to Columbia is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 15h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Aspen to Columbia is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $130 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Aspen to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Paepcke Park and arriving at Columbia via West Glenwood Park & Ride and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 22m.
The distance between Aspen and Columbia is 807 miles. The road distance is 856.7 miles.
The best way to get from Aspen to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 21h 22m and costs $160 - $290.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Aspen to Columbia, including transfers.
Aspen to Columbia bus services, operated by RFTA, depart from Paepcke Park station.
The best way to get from Aspen to Columbia is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $130 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $290 and takes 21h 22m.
Aspen to Columbia bus services, operated by RFTA, arrive at West Glenwood Park & Ride station.
Columbia is 1h ahead of Aspen. It is currently 8:29 PM in Aspen and 9:29 PM in Columbia.
What companies run services between Aspen, CO, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paepcke Park to Columbia via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Denver Union Station, and Columbia in around 21h 22m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 26m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Phone
- +1 800 785 7507
- [email protected]
- Website
- Canyon Spirit
Train from Glenwood Springs, CO to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Canyon Spirit
- Phone
- +1 970-925-8484
- [email protected]
- Website
- rfta.com
Bus from Paepcke Park to West Glenwood Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
Bus from Paepcke Park to 27th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- Bustang
Bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Bustang
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Aspen to Columbia is 857 miles. It takes approximately 15h 29m to drive from Aspen to Columbia.
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