There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Aspen by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, 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 Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane COU - ASE
5h 5m$136–479Bus
- Take the bus from Columbia to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus Brt / ...
21h 9m$167–285Bus, train
- Take the bus from Columbia to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Denver Union Station to Glenwood Springs, COtrain
- Take the bus from 27th St Station to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus Brt / ...
41h 34mDrive 852.4 mi
- Drive from Columbia to Aspencar 852.4 mi
15h 29m$156–225
Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Aspen is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 15h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Aspen is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $130 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Aspen. However, there are services departing from Columbia and arriving at Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Union Station Gate B19 and West Glenwood Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 9m.
The distance between Columbia and Aspen is 807 miles. The road distance is 857.3 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Aspen without a car is to bus which takes 21h 9m and costs $160 - $290.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Columbia to Aspen, including transfers.
Columbia to Aspen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Columbia station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Aspen is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $130 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $290 and takes 21h 9m.
Columbia to Aspen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Aspen is 1h behind Columbia. It is currently 7:10 PM in Columbia and 6:10 PM in Aspen.
What companies run services between Columbia, MO, USA and Aspen, CO, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Columbia to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Columbia, Denver Union Station, Union Station Gate B19, and West Glenwood Park & Ride in around 21h 9m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Phone
- +1 800 785 7507
- [email protected]
- Website
- Canyon Spirit
Train from Denver Union Station to Glenwood Springs, CO
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Canyon Spirit
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbia to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbia to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- Bustang
Bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Bustang
- Phone
- +1 970-925-8484
- [email protected]
- Website
- rfta.com
Bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Schedules at
- 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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Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Aspen is 857 miles. It takes approximately 15h 29m to drive from Columbia to Aspen.
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