What is the cheapest way to get from Colorado Springs to Aspen?

The cheapest way to get from Colorado Springs to Aspen is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colorado Springs to Aspen?

The fastest way to get from Colorado Springs to Aspen is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Colorado Springs and Aspen?

No, there is no direct bus from Colorado Springs to Aspen. However, there are services departing from Colorado Springs, CO and arriving at Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Denver Union Station, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd and 27th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Colorado Springs to Aspen?

The distance between Colorado Springs and Aspen is 215 miles. The road distance is 156.2 miles.

How do I travel from Colorado Springs to Aspen without a car?

The best way to get from Colorado Springs to Aspen without a car is to bus which takes 8h 13m and costs $45 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Colorado Springs to Aspen?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Colorado Springs to Aspen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colorado Springs to Aspen bus from?

Colorado Springs to Aspen bus services, operated by Outback Express, depart from Colorado Springs, CO station.

Bus or fly from Colorado Springs to Aspen?

The best way to get from Colorado Springs to Aspen is to bus which takes 8h 13m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $45 - $290 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Colorado Springs to Aspen bus arrive?

Colorado Springs to Aspen bus services, operated by Outback Express, arrive at Denver, CO station.

Can I drive from Colorado Springs to Aspen?

Yes, the driving distance between Colorado Springs to Aspen is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Colorado Springs to Aspen.

Where can I stay near Aspen?

There are 841+ hotels available in Aspen.

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

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Bus to Denver, fly
best
1. Take the bus from The Antlers; S. Cascade to Denver International Airportbus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane DEN - ASE
4h 8m
$76–328
Drive 155.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colorado Springs to Aspencar 155.3 mi
3h 52m
$29–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Colorado Springs, CO to Denver, CObus
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Glenwood Springsbus
3. Take the bus from 27th St Station to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus Brt / ...
8h 13m
$46–78
Fly from Colorado Springs Airport
1. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane COS - ASE
5h 13m
$45–287
Bus via Vail
1. Take the bus from The Antlers; S. Cascade to Denver International Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
4. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus Brt / ...
8h 32m
$164–215

Denver (DEN) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) flights

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Distance: 213.6 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Colorado Springs, CO, USA and Aspen, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from Colorado Springs, CO to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Denver, CO, Auraria West Station, Union Station Light Rail Plaza, Denver Union Station, Glenwood Springs, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, and 27th St Station in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) every 4 hours.

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How to get fromColorado Springs to Aspenby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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

Bus to Denver, fly

Drive 155.3 mi

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Fly from Colorado Springs Airport

Bus via Vail