There are 5 ways to get from University of Colorado Boulder to Aspen by bus, plane, car, 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.
Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane DEN - ASE
3h 41m$42–279Drive 161.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from University of Colorado Boulder to Aspencar 161.5 mi
3h 58m$30–43Bus, drive
- Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus Ab1 / ...
- Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus
- Drive from Vail Transportation Center to Aspencar
6h 12m$131–169Bus via Glenwood Springs
- Take the bus from Broadway & 20th St to Union Stationbus Ff2 / ...
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Glenwood Springsbus
- Take the bus from 27th St Station to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus Brt / ...
7h 16m$31–57Bus
- Take the bus from Broadway & 20th St to Union Stationbus Ff2 / ...
- Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus Brt / ...
7h 17m$31–44
University of Colorado Boulder to Aspen by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Colorado Boulder to Aspen is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from University of Colorado Boulder to Aspen is to bus and fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $40 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Colorado Boulder to Aspen. However, there are services departing from Broadway & 20th St and arriving at Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Denver Union Station, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd and 27th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between University of Colorado Boulder and Aspen is 172 miles. The road distance is 162.4 miles.
The best way to get from University of Colorado Boulder to Aspen without a car is to bus via Glenwood Springs which takes 7h 16m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from University of Colorado Boulder to Aspen, including transfers.
University of Colorado Boulder to Aspen bus services, operated by Regional Transportation District, depart from Broadway & 20th St station.
University of Colorado Boulder to Aspen bus services, operated by Regional Transportation District, arrive at Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Colorado Boulder to Aspen is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from University of Colorado Boulder to Aspen.
There are 849+ hotels available in Aspen.
What companies run services between University of Colorado Boulder, CO, USA and Aspen, CO, USA?
You can take a vehicle from University of Colorado Boulder to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Broadway & 20th St, Union Station, Denver Union Station, Glenwood Springs, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, and 27th St Station in around 7h 16m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Phone
- +1 303-299-6000
- Website
- RTD
Bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- RTD
- Adult
- $3
Bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- RTD
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Broadway & 20th St to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- RTD
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Broadway & 20th St to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- RTD
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 970-754-7433
- Website
- Epic Mountain Express
Bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Website
- Epic Mountain Express
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Glenwood Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 970-925-8484
- [email protected]
- Website
- rfta.com
Bus from 27th St Station to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
Bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- Bustang
Bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Bustang
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