What is the cheapest way to get from Aspen to Royal Gorge?

The cheapest way to get from Aspen to Royal Gorge is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aspen to Royal Gorge?

The fastest way to get from Aspen to Royal Gorge is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $25 - $40.

How far is it from Aspen to Royal Gorge?

The distance between Aspen and Royal Gorge is 336 miles. The road distance is 140.9 miles.

How do I travel from Aspen to Royal Gorge without a car?

The best way to get from Aspen to Royal Gorge without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 9h 8m and costs $150 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Aspen to Royal Gorge?

It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Aspen to Royal Gorge, including transfers.

Can I drive from Aspen to Royal Gorge?

Yes, the driving distance between Aspen to Royal Gorge is 141 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Aspen to Royal Gorge.

Where can I stay near Royal Gorge?

There are 37+ hotels available in Royal Gorge.

Aspen to Royal Gorge - 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Aspen to Royal Gorge by bus, taxi, or car

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Paepcke Park to 27th St Stationbus Brt / ...
2. Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CObus
4. Take the taxi from Colorado Springs, CO to Royal Gorgetaxi
9h 8m
$156–217
Drive 140.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Aspen to Royal Gorgecar 140.1 mi
3h 29m
$26–37
Bus, taxi via Colorado Springs
1. Take the bus from Paepcke Park to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus Brt / ...
2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Colorado Springsbus
4. Take the taxi from Colorado Springs to Royal Gorgetaxi
9h 49m
$141–190

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Distance: 333.7 mi
Duration: 9h 8m

What companies run services between Aspen, CO, USA and Royal Gorge, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Aspen to Royal Gorge. 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 Union Station Light Rail Plaza, take the vehicle to Auraria West Station, walk to Denver, CO, take the bus to Colorado Springs, CO, then take the taxi to Royal Gorge. Alternatively, you can drive from Aspen to Royal Gorge in around 3h 29m.

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