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

The cheapest way to get from Aspen to Butte is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 13h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aspen to Butte is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs $65 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Aspen and Butte?

No, there is no direct bus from Aspen to Butte. However, there are services departing from Paepcke Park and arriving at Butte via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Denver Union Station, Cheyenne, WY and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 29m.

How far is it from Aspen to Butte?

The distance between Aspen and Butte is 557 miles. The road distance is 692 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aspen to Butte without a car is to bus which takes 24h 29m and costs $190 - $350.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Aspen to Butte, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aspen to Butte bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Aspen to Butte?

The best way to get from Aspen to Butte is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs $65 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $350 and takes 24h 29m.

Where does the Aspen to Butte bus arrive?

Aspen to Butte bus services, operated by RFTA, arrive at West Glenwood Park & Ride station.

Can I drive from Aspen to Butte?

Yes, the driving distance between Aspen to Butte is 692 miles. It takes approximately 13h 45m to drive from Aspen to Butte.

Where can I stay near Butte?

There are 22+ hotels available in Butte.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Bert Mooney Airport (BTM)ASE - BTM
7h 12m
$67–382
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paepcke Park to West Glenwood Park & RideBrt / ...
2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Union Station
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyenne
4. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MT
5. Take the bus from Billings to Butte
24h 29m
$199–345
Drive, bus, train
1. Drive from Aspen to Frisco Transit Center
2. Take the bus from Frisco Transit Center to Federal Center Station Gate L
3. Take the train from Denver to Salt Lake City
4. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Airport to Idaho Falls
5. Take the bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Butte, MT
30h 25m
$206–364
Drive 687.9 mi
1. Drive from Aspen to Butte687.9 mi
13h 45m
$126–182

Aspen to Butte by bus

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24h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 554 mi
Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Aspen, CO, USA and Butte, MT, USA?

United Airlines flies from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paepcke Park to Butte via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Denver Union Station, Cheyenne, WY, Billings, MT, and Billings in around 24h 29m.

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