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

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco to Aspen by plane, train, car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane SFO - ASE
    4h 14m
    $81–365

  2. Train, drive, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Drive from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Rifle Park & Ridecar car
    3. Take the bus from Rifle Park & Ride to 27th St Stationbus bus Hgb
    4. Take the bus from 27th St Station to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus bus Brt / ...
    29h 39m
    $373–784

  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 7m
    $224–429

  4. Drive 1,091.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Aspencar car 1,091.4 mi
    18h 34m
    $200–288

San Francisco to Aspen by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration34h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$224Cheapest 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 flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) every 4 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 7m.

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