There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Aspen by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane DCA - ASE
6h 11m$213–908Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane IAD - ASE
8h 3m$133–606Train, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain
- 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 / ...
44h 9m$504–1,144Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- 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 / ...
46h 10m$267–498Drive 1,769.6 mi
- Drive from Washington to Aspencar 1,769.6 mi
31h 33m$323–467Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane BWI - ASE
7h 55m$153–1,248
Washington to Aspen by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Aspen is to bus which costs $260 - $500 and takes 46h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Aspen is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $210 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Aspen. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Chicago Bus Station, Union Station Gate B19 and West Glenwood Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 10m.
The distance between Washington and Aspen is 1606 miles. The road distance is 1779.9 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Aspen without a car is to train and bus which takes 44h 9m and costs $500 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Washington to Aspen, including transfers.
Washington to Aspen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Aspen is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $210 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $500 and takes 46h 10m.
Washington to Aspen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Aspen is 2h behind Washington. It is currently 1:38 AM in Washington and 11:38 PM in Aspen.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Aspen, CO, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Union Station Gate B19, and West Glenwood Park & Ride in around 46h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–460
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
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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Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Aspen is 1780 miles. It takes approximately 31h 33m to drive from Washington to Aspen.
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