There are 4 ways to get from Aspen to Oakland by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), 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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ASE - SFO
4h 41m$73–316Bus, train
- Take the bus from Paepcke Park to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus Brt / ...
- Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus
- Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Emeryvilletrain
30h 21m$378–774Bus
- 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 Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oaklandbus
34h 24m$234–430Drive 1,085.8 mi
- Drive from Aspen to Oaklandcar 1,085.8 mi
18h 25m$199–287
Aspen to Oakland by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aspen to Oakland is to fly which costs $70 - $320 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Aspen to Oakland is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $70 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Aspen to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Paepcke Park and arriving at Oakland via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 24m.
The distance between Aspen and Oakland is 879 miles. The road distance is 1092.1 miles.
The best way to get from Aspen to Oakland without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 21m and costs $370 - $800.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Aspen to Oakland, including transfers.
Aspen to Oakland bus services, operated by RFTA, depart from Paepcke Park station.
The best way to get from Aspen to Oakland is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $70 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $430 and takes 34h 24m.
Aspen to Oakland bus services, operated by RFTA, arrive at West Glenwood Park & Ride station.
Oakland is 1h behind Aspen. It is currently 10:32 PM in Aspen and 9:32 PM in Oakland.
What companies run services between Aspen, CO, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paepcke Park to Oakland via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 34h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–300
Flights from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–330
Flights from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–340
Flights from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $360–750
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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 West Glenwood Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- ridebustang.com
Bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- https://ridebustang.com
Bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://ridebustang.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–320
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Aspen to Oakland is 1092 miles. It takes approximately 18h 25m to drive from Aspen to Oakland.
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