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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Aspenby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane SBA - ASE
    6h 22m
    $62–325

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Glenwood Springsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from 27th St Station to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus bus Brt / ...
    24h 21m
    $165–266

  3. Drive  971.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Aspencar car 971.6 mi
    15h 37m
    $178–257

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane LAX - ASE
    7h 15m
    $115–393

  5. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane plane SBA - EGE
    2. Drive from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Aspencar car
    8h 30m
    $70–336

Santa Barbara to Aspen by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration24h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 802.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Los Angeles Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Glenwood Springs, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, and 27th St Station in around 24h 21m.

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