There are 6 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Basalt by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Glenwood Springsbus Greyhound US0550
8h 39m$62–97Fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport
cheapest- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane SLC - ASE
5h 11m$59–356Train, bus
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Basalt Park & Ride UVbus Brt / ...
10h 24m$88–194Drive 357.9 mi
- Drive from Salt Lake City to Basaltcar 357.9 mi
7h 45m$66–95Fly to Eagle County Regional Airport, taxi
- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane SLC - EGE
- Take the taxi from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Basalttaxi
6h 18m$177–503Fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane SLC - GJT
- Take the bus from Grand Junction Regional Airport to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Basalt Park & Ride UVbus
6h 52m$59–317
Salt Lake City to Basalt by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salt Lake City to Basalt is to bus which costs $60 - $100 and takes 8h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Salt Lake City to Basalt is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $55 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Salt Lake City to Basalt. However, there are services departing from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Downtown Basalt via Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd and 27th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Salt Lake City and Basalt is 397 miles. The road distance is 360 miles.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Basalt without a car is to bus which takes 8h 39m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Salt Lake City to Basalt, including transfers.
Salt Lake City to Basalt bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Basalt is to bus which takes 8h 39m and costs $60 - $100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $55 - $360 and takes 5h 11m.
Salt Lake City to Basalt bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Glenwood Springs station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salt Lake City to Basalt is 360 miles. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Salt Lake City to Basalt.
What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Basalt, CO, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Glenwood Springs once daily. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 7h 20m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) every 3 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salt Lake City to Grand Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Glenwood Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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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