There are 6 ways to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Basalt by plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane DEN - ASE
1h 26m$38–274Drive 187.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Denver Airport (DEN) to Basaltcar 187.8 mi
3h 57m$35–50Bus via Glenwood Springs
- Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Vail to Glenwood Springsbus
- Take the bus from 27th St Station to Basalt Park & Ride UVbus Brt / ...
4h 53m$132–155Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Denver (DEN) to Basalt187.8 mi
3h 57mFly to Eagle County Regional Airport, taxi
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane DEN - EGE
- Take the taxi from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Basalttaxi
2h 11m$156–420Bus
- Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Basalt Park & Ride UVbus Brt / ...
5h 1m$131–151
Denver Airport (DEN) to Basalt by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Basalt is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Basalt is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs $35 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Denver Airport (DEN) to Basalt. However, there are services departing from Denver International Airport and arriving at Basalt Park & Ride UV via Vail, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd and 27th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Denver Airport (DEN) and Basalt is 141 miles. The road distance is 188.9 miles.
The best way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Basalt without a car is to bus via Glenwood Springs which takes 4h 53m and costs $130 - $160.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Basalt, including transfers.
Denver Airport (DEN) to Basalt bus services, operated by Epic Mountain Express, depart from Denver International Airport station.
The best way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Basalt is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs $35 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus via Glenwood Springs, which costs $130 - $160 and takes 4h 53m.
Denver Airport (DEN) to Basalt bus services, operated by Epic Mountain Express, arrive at Vail Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Denver Airport (DEN) to Basalt is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Denver Airport (DEN) to Basalt.
What companies run services between Denver Airport (DEN), USA and Basalt, CO, USA?
United Airlines flies from Denver (DEN) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver International Airport to Basalt Park & Ride UV via Vail, Glenwood Springs, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, and 27th St Station in around 4h 53m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Denver to Eagle County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Phone
- +1 970-754-7433
- Website
- Epic Mountain Express
Bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Website
- Epic Mountain Express
Bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Website
- Epic Mountain Express
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Vail to Glenwood Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 970-925-8484
- [email protected]
- Website
- rfta.com
Bus from 27th St Station to Basalt Park & Ride UV
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
Bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Basalt Park & Ride UV
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- Bustang
Bus from Vail Transportation Center to West Glenwood Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Bustang
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Denver (DEN) to Basalt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
High Mountain Taxi
- Phone
- +1 970-524-5555
- Website
- hmtaxi.com
Ride Taxi
- Phone
- +1 970-949-1111
- Website
- ridetaxivail.com
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