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How to get fromOakland to Aspenby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Oakland to Aspen by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane SFO - ASE
    4h 31m
    $72–326

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus bus Brt / ...
    28h 54m
    $623–955

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center 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 / ...
    34h 4m
    $248–379

  4. Drive  1,085.5 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Aspencar car 1,085.5 mi
    18h 25m
    $199–287

  5. Fly to Eagle County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane plane SFO - EGE
    2. Drive from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Aspencar car
    6h 24m
    $80–337

Oakland to Aspen by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$623Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 874.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Aspen, CO, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Union Station Gate B19, and West Glenwood Park & Ride in around 34h 4m.

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