What is the cheapest way to get from Aspen to Mesa Verde National Park?

The cheapest way to get from Aspen to Mesa Verde National Park is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aspen to Mesa Verde National Park?

The fastest way to get from Aspen to Mesa Verde National Park is to fly and drive which takes 6h 30m and costs $60 - $340.

How far is it from Aspen to Mesa Verde National Park?

The distance between Aspen and Mesa Verde National Park is 222 miles. The road distance is 294.8 miles.

How long does it take to get from Aspen to Mesa Verde National Park?

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Aspen to Mesa Verde National Park, including transfers.

Can I drive from Aspen to Mesa Verde National Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Aspen to Mesa Verde National Park is 295 miles. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Aspen to Mesa Verde National Park.

Where can I stay near Mesa Verde National Park?

There are 50+ hotels available in Mesa Verde National Park.

Aspen to Mesa Verde National Park - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Aspen to Mesa Verde National Park by plane, car, bus, shuttle, or train

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Fly to Durango–La Plata County Airport, drive
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1. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)plane ASE - DRO
2. Drive from Durango-Airport-DRO to Mesa Verde National Parkcar
6h 30m
$64–340
Drive 293 mi
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1. Drive from Aspen to Mesa Verde National Parkcar 293 mi
6h 53m
$54–78
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Paepcke Park to 27th St Stationbus Brt / ...
2. Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Green Riverbus
3. Take the bus from Green River to Blandingbus
4. Drive from Blanding to Mesa Verde National Parkcar
11h 21m
$78–156
Fly to Four Corners Regional Airport, drive
1. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN)plane ASE - FMN
2. Drive from Farmington-Airport-FMN to Mesa Verde National Parkcar
8h 7m
$72–355
Drive, shuttle, train
1. Drive from Aspen to Crested Buttecar
2. Take a shuttle bus from Crested Butte to Montrose Airportshuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Montrose Airport to Ouray, COshuttle
4. Take the train from Silverton to Durango, COtrain
5. Drive from Durango, CO to Mesa Verde National Parkcar
14h 1m
$332–618

Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) flights

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Map of how to get from Aspen to Mesa Verde National Park.

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Distance: 220.3 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Aspen, CO, USA and Mesa Verde National Park, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Aspen to Mesa Verde National Park. However, you can take the bus to AABC Airport DV, walk to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) airport, fly to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO), then drive to Mesa Verde National Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paepcke Park to Mesa Verde National Park via 27th St Station, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, Glenwood Springs, Green River, and Blanding in around 11h 21m.

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How to get fromAspen to Mesa Verde National Parkby plane, car, bus, shuttle, or train

There are 5 ways to get from Aspen to Mesa Verde National Park by plane, car, bus, shuttle, or train

Fly to Durango–La Plata County Airport, drive

Drive 293 mi

Bus, drive

Fly to Four Corners Regional Airport, drive

Drive, shuttle, train