What is the cheapest way to get from Aspen to Boulder?

The cheapest way to get from Aspen to Boulder is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Aspen to Boulder?

The fastest way to get from Aspen to Boulder is to fly and bus which takes 3h 58m and costs $40 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Aspen and Boulder?

No, there is no direct bus from Aspen to Boulder station. However, there are services departing from Paepcke Park and arriving at Downtown Boulder Station via 27th St Station, Glenwood Springs and Union Station Gate B17. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Aspen to Boulder?

The distance between Aspen and Boulder is 186 miles. The road distance is 163.2 miles.

How do I travel from Aspen to Boulder without a car?

The best way to get from Aspen to Boulder without a car is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs $30 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Aspen to Boulder?

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Aspen to Boulder, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aspen to Boulder bus from?

Aspen to Boulder bus services, operated by RFTA, depart from Paepcke Park station.

Where does the Aspen to Boulder bus arrive?

Aspen to Boulder bus services, operated by RFTA, arrive at 27th St Station.

Can I drive from Aspen to Boulder?

Yes, the driving distance between Aspen to Boulder is 163 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Aspen to Boulder.

Where can I stay near Boulder?

There are 154+ hotels available in Boulder.

Aspen to Boulder - 4 ways to travel via car, bus, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Aspen to Boulder by car, bus, plane, 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.

Drive, bus
best
1. Drive from Aspen to Frisco Transit Centercar
2. Take the bus from Frisco Transit Center to Federal Center Station Gate Lbus
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B18 to Broadway & Regent Drbus Ff2 / ...
5h 26m
$32–43
Drive 162.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Aspen to Bouldercar 162.2 mi
4h
$30–43
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Denver (DEN)plane ASE - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
3h 58m
$40–295
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paepcke Park to 27th St Stationbus Brt / ...
2. Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus Ff1 / ...
6h 20m
$31–61

Aspen to Boulder by bus

14Weekly Buses

6h 20mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 184.5 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Aspen, CO, USA and Boulder, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from Paepcke Park to Downtown Boulder Station via 27th St Station, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, Glenwood Springs, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B17 in around 6h 20m.

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