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How to get fromBakersfield to Aspenby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield to Aspen by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane BFL - ASE
    5h 7m
    $110–461

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Glenwood Springsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from 27th St Station to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus bus Brt / ...
    24h 31m
    $173–332

  3. Drive  915.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Aspencar car 915.3 mi
    14h 21m
    $167–242

  4. Fly to Eagle County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane plane BFL - EGE
    2. Drive from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Aspencar car
    6h 53m
    $123–492

Bakersfield to Aspen by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 728.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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) 5 times a day. 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.

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