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How to get fromAspen to CaliforniaBy plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Aspen to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ASE - LAX
    4h 19m
    $69–355

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Paepcke Park to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus Brt / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    21h 15m
    $141–282

  3. Drive 900.1 mi

    1. Drive from Aspen to Los Angelescar car 900.1 mi
    13h 59m
    $165–238

  4. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ASE - SFO
    4h 34m
    $77–375

  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ASE - SAN
    6h 3m
    $104–557

Aspen to California by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration21h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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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) every 3 hours. 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 Bus Terminal in around 21h 15m.

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