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

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco 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 14m
    $66–315

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond 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 / ...
    30h 25m
    $623–982

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station 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 34m
    $250–381

  4. Drive  1,091.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Aspencar car 1,091.4 mi
    18h 33m
    $200–288

  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 6m
    $74–326

San Francisco to Aspen by subway, train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration30h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$623Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 864.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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

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

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