There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Basalt by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane SAN - ASE
4h 40m$65–326Train, bus
- Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Glenwood Springsbus
23h 12m$158–280Drive 943.6 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Basaltcar 943.6 mi
14h 40m$173–249Fly to Eagle County Regional Airport, taxi
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane SAN - EGE
- Take the taxi from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Basalttaxi
3h 54m$184–477Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0901
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Glenwood Springsbus Greyhound US1200
24h 3m$154–251
San Diego to Basalt by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Basalt is to fly which costs $65 - $330 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Basalt is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 54m and costs $180 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Basalt. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at Downtown Basalt via Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd and 27th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 3m.
The distance between San Diego and Basalt is 750 miles. The road distance is 949.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Basalt without a car is to train and bus which takes 23h 12m and costs $150 - $280.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from San Diego to Basalt, including transfers.
San Diego to Basalt bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Basalt is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $65 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $260 and takes 24h 3m.
San Diego to Basalt bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Las Vegas Bus Terminal station.
Basalt is 1h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 6:56 AM in San Diego and 7:56 AM in Basalt.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Basalt, CO, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Civic Center Station to Downtown Basalt via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Glenwood Springs, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, and 27th St Station in around 24h 3m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Glenwood Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Glenwood Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Basalt is 949 miles. It takes approximately 14h 40m to drive from San Diego to Basalt.
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