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How to get fromAspen to Grand Lakeby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Aspen to Grand Lake by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Paepcke Park to 27th St Stationbus bus Brt / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Denver to Granby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 40m
    $47–98

  2. Drive 148.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aspen to Grand Lakecar car 148.1 mi
    3h 52m
    $27–39

  3. Bus, train via Grand Junction

    1. Take the bus from Paepcke Park to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus Brt / ...
    2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus bus
    3. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Granby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 45m
    $68–144

Aspen to Grand Lake by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 296.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 40m

What companies run services between Aspen, CO, USA and Grand Lake, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Aspen to Grand Lake. However, you can take the bus to 27th St Station, take the bus to Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, walk to Glenwood Springs, take the bus to Denver Union Station, walk to Denver, take the train to Granby Amtrak Station, walk to Granby Train Depot, then take the bus to Town Square Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paepcke Park to Portal Road & Grand Ave via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility, Grand Junction Amtrak Station, Granby Amtrak Station, and Granby Train Depot in around 11h 45m.

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