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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Aspenby plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Aspen by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane GRR - ASE
    7h 33m
    $105–497

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus bus Brt / ...
    30h 28m
    $334–741

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus bus Brt / ...
    33h 17m
    $226–362

  4. Drive  1,313.7 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Aspencar car 1,313.7 mi
    22h 3m
    $240–347

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane ORD - ASE
    9h 30m
    $132–511

  6. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane plane GRR - EGE
    2. Drive from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Aspencar car
    8h 55m
    $108–508

  7. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane MKG - ASE
    6h 47m
    $178–580

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Eagle County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane plane ORD - EGE
    3. Drive from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Aspencar car
    10h 35m
    $140–522

Grand Rapids to Aspen by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration30h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$334Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,153 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Aspen, CO, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Union Station Gate B19, and West Glenwood Park & Ride in around 33h 17m.

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