There are 8 ways to get from Minnesota to Rocky Mountains by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus
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Fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, drive
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane MSP - ASE
- Drive from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Rocky Mountainscar
7h 47m$109–520Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Frisco Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Frisco Transfer Center to Safewaybus
26h 26m$227–410Drive 941.9 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Rocky Mountainscar 941.9 mi
17h 18m$172–249Fly to Eagle County Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane MSP - EGE
- Take the bus from Eagle County Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to HIGHWAY 24 and MOUNTAIN VIEW VILLAGEbus
9h 42m$239–679Fly to Yampa Valley Airport, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN)plane MSP - HDN
- Drive from Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) to Rocky Mountainscar
9h 20m$122–592Fly to Gunnison County Airport, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC)plane MSP - GUC
- Drive from Gunnison County Airport (GUC) to Rocky Mountainscar
9h$121–581Fly to Denver, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Denver (DEN)plane MSP - DEN
- Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to HIGHWAY 24 and MOUNTAIN VIEW VILLAGEbus
8h 36m$284–574Bus via Sioux Falls
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denverbus
- Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Frisco Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Frisco Transfer Center to Harrison & 3rdbus
26h 36m$340–456
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Rocky Mountains is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 17h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Rocky Mountains is to fly and drive which takes 7h 47m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota station to Rocky Mountains. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Safeway via Des Moines, Union Station Gate B19 and Frisco Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 26m.
The distance between Minnesota and Rocky Mountains is 879 miles. The road distance is 947.4 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Rocky Mountains without a car is to bus which takes 26h 26m and costs $220 - $410.
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Minnesota to Rocky Mountains, including transfers.
Minnesota to Rocky Mountains bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minnesota to Rocky Mountains bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Rocky Mountains is 947 miles. It takes approximately 17h 18m to drive from Minnesota to Rocky Mountains.
There are 123+ hotels available in Rocky Mountains.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Rocky Mountains, CO, USA?
You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Rocky Mountains via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Union Station Gate B19, Frisco Transit Center, Frisco Transfer Center, and Safeway in around 26h 26m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Yampa Valley Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Yampa Valley Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Gunnison County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Gunnison County Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- Greyhound
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