There are 5 ways to get from Aspen to Palm Springs by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Palm Springs International Airport
best- Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane ASE - PSP
6h 49m$73–393Bus
- Take the bus from Paepcke Park to 27th St Stationbus Brt / ...
- Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus
24h 46m$167–317Drive 862.4 mi
- Drive from Aspen to Palm Springscar 862.4 mi
14h 12m$158–228Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
- Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane ASE - LAX
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus
8h 49m$97–376Bus via Albuquerque
- 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 Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
33h 12m$206–382
Aspen to Palm Springs by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aspen to Palm Springs is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 14h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Aspen to Palm Springs is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs $70 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Aspen to Palm Springs. However, there are services departing from Paepcke Park and arriving at Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via 27th St Station, Glenwood Springs, Las Vegas Bus Terminal and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 46m.
The distance between Aspen and Palm Springs is 662 miles. The road distance is 867.5 miles.
The best way to get from Aspen to Palm Springs without a car is to bus which takes 24h 46m and costs $160 - $320.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Aspen to Palm Springs, including transfers.
Aspen to Palm Springs bus services, operated by RFTA, depart from Paepcke Park station.
The best way to get from Aspen to Palm Springs is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs $70 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $320 and takes 24h 46m.
Aspen to Palm Springs bus services, operated by RFTA, arrive at 27th St Station.
Palm Springs is 1h behind Aspen. It is currently 12:42 AM in Aspen and 11:42 PM in Palm Springs.
What companies run services between Aspen, CO, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paepcke Park to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via 27th St Station, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, Glenwood Springs, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 24h 46m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
- Phone
- +1 970-925-8484
- [email protected]
- Website
- rfta.com
Bus from Paepcke Park to 27th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 10 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
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Aspen to Palm Springs is 867 miles. It takes approximately 14h 12m to drive from Aspen to Palm Springs.
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