There are 3 ways to get from Bakersfield to Aspen by plane, bus (Amtrak, 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 Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane BFL - ASE
4h 35m$110–451Bus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Glenwood Springsbus
- Take the bus from 27th St Station to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus Brt / ...
24h 31m$166–308Drive 915.3 mi
- Drive from Bakersfield to Aspencar 915.3 mi
14h 21m$167–242
Bakersfield to Aspen by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Aspen is to bus which costs $160 - $310 and takes 24h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Aspen is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $110 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Aspen. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Los Angeles Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd and 27th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 31m.
The distance between Bakersfield and Aspen is 733 miles. The road distance is 920.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Aspen without a car is to bus which takes 24h 31m and costs $160 - $310.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Bakersfield to Aspen, including transfers.
Bakersfield to Aspen bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Aspen is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $110 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $310 and takes 24h 31m.
Bakersfield to Aspen bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Aspen is 1h ahead of Bakersfield. It is currently 9:10 AM in Bakersfield and 10:10 AM in Aspen.
What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Aspen, CO, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Glenwood Springs, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, and 27th St Station in around 24h 31m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Glenwood Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 970-925-8484
- [email protected]
- Website
- rfta.com
Bus from 27th St Station to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Aspen is 921 miles. It takes approximately 14h 21m to drive from Bakersfield to Aspen.
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