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How to get fromAspen to Santa Monicaby plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Aspen to Santa Monica by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ASE - LAX
    4h 45m
    $61–298

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Paepcke Park to 27th St Stationbus bus Brt / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    21h 55m
    $144–277

  3. Drive 915.8 mi

    1. Drive from Aspen to Santa Monicacar car 915.8 mi
    14h 17m
    $168–242

  4. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ASE - BUR
    7h 57m
    $106–506

  5. Fly to Van Nuys Airport

    1. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Van Nuys Airport (VNY)plane plane ASE - VNY
    5h 57m
    $80–397

Aspen to Santa Monica by bus, subway, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 758.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Aspen, CO, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paepcke Park to Downtown Santa Monica Station via 27th St Station, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, Glenwood Springs, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines in around 21h 55m.

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