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

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

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  1. Fly Meadows Field Airport 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 8m
    $105–461

  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

  3. Drive  914.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Aspencar car 914.8 mi
    14h 22m
    $167–242

  4. Fly Meadows Field Airport 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
    7h 48m
    $113–472

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane LAX - ASE
    6h 52m

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 728.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) 3 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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