There are 5 ways to get from Aspen to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
best- Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane ASE - LAX
4h 57m$68–326Bus
- Take the bus from Paepcke Park to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus Brt / ...
- Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
20h 53m$101–217Drive 900.1 mi
- Drive from Aspen to Los Angelescar 900.1 mi
13h 54m$165–238Fly to San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ASE - SFO
4h 49m$72–325Fly to Van Nuys Airport
- Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Van Nuys Airport (VNY)plane ASE - VNY
5h$75–396
Aspen to California by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aspen to California is to bus which costs $100 - $220 and takes 20h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Aspen to California is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $70 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Aspen to California station. However, there are services departing from Paepcke Park and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Glenwood Springs and Las Vegas BusTerminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 53m.
The distance between Aspen and California is 760 miles. The road distance is 905.4 miles.
The best way to get from Aspen to California without a car is to bus which takes 20h 53m and costs $100 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Aspen to California, including transfers.
Aspen to California bus services, operated by RFTA, depart from Paepcke Park station.
The best way to get from Aspen to California is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $65 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 20h 53m.
Aspen to California bus services, operated by RFTA, arrive at West Glenwood Park & Ride station.
California is 1h behind Aspen. It is currently 2:36 PM in Aspen and 1:36 PM in California.
What companies run services between Aspen, CO, USA and California, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paepcke Park to Los Angeles Union Station via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, Glenwood Springs, and Las Vegas BusTerminal in around 20h 53m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Flights from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–310
Flights from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–340
Flights from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–340
- Website
- eastcoastflight.com
Flights from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to Van Nuys Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Phone
- +1 970-925-8484
- Website
- rfta.com
Bus from Paepcke Park to West Glenwood Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas BusTerminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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Yes, the driving distance between Aspen to California is 905 miles. It takes approximately 13h 54m to drive from Aspen to California.
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