There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Aspen by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane MSP - ASE
5h 33m$100–488Bus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines 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 / ...
28h 49m$165–314Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain
- 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 / ...
35h 22m$480–1,014Drive 982.7 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Aspencar 982.7 mi
18h 7m$180–260
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Aspen by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Aspen is to bus which costs $160 - $320 and takes 28h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Aspen is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $100 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis–Saint Paul station to Aspen. However, there are services departing from Marshall & Otis Station and arriving at Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Saint Paul Union Depot, Des Moines, Union Station Gate B19 and West Glenwood Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 49m.
The distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Aspen is 815 miles. The road distance is 988.4 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Aspen without a car is to bus which takes 28h 49m and costs $160 - $320.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Aspen, including transfers.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Aspen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Aspen is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $100 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $320 and takes 28h 49m.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Aspen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Aspen is 988 miles. It takes approximately 18h 7m to drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Aspen.
What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Aspen, CO, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marshall & Otis Station to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Union Depot Station & Terminal, Saint Paul Union Depot, Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Union Station Gate B19, and West Glenwood Park & Ride in around 28h 49m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- 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
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 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
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