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

The cheapest way to get from Aspen to Golden is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aspen to Golden is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Aspen and Golden?

No, there is no direct bus from Aspen to Golden. However, there are services departing from Paepcke Park and arriving at Washington Ave & 13th St via West Glenwood Park & Ride and Federal Center Station Gate D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Aspen to Golden?

The distance between Aspen and Golden is 207 miles. The road distance is 147.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aspen to Golden without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $30 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Aspen to Golden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aspen to Golden bus from?

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

Where does the Aspen to Golden bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aspen to Golden?

Yes, the driving distance between Aspen to Golden is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Aspen to Golden.

Where can I stay near Golden?

There are 957+ hotels available in Golden.

Aspen to Golden - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, tram, and line 17 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Aspen to Golden by bus, car, plane, or tram

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Paepcke Park to West Glenwood Park & RideBrt / ...
2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Federal Center Station Gate LWest
6h 15m
$31–43
Drive 146.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Aspen to Golden146.5 mi
3h 24m
$27–39
Fly, tram, line 17 bus
1. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Denver (DEN)ASE - DEN
2. Take the tram from Union Station Light Rail Plaza to Oak Station
3. Take the bus from Oak Station Gate D to Washington Ave & 13th St
4h 21m
$68–398
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Aspen to Frisco Transit Center
2. Take the bus from Frisco Transit Center to Federal Center Station Gate LWest / ...
4h 21m
$29–41

Aspen to Golden by bus

105Weekly Buses

6h 15mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 206.2 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Paepcke Park to Washington Ave & 13th St via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Federal Center Station Gate L, and Federal Center Station Gate D in around 6h 15m.

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