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

The cheapest way to get from Basalt to Boulder is to bus which costs $30 - $45 and takes 6h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basalt to Boulder is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Basalt and Boulder?

No, there is no direct bus from Basalt to Boulder. However, there are services departing from Downtown Basalt and arriving at Broadway & Regent Dr via West Glenwood Park & Ride and Union Station Gate B17. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Basalt to Boulder?

The distance between Basalt and Boulder is 219 miles. The road distance is 173.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basalt to Boulder without a car is to bus which takes 6h 37m and costs $30 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Basalt to Boulder, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basalt to Boulder bus from?

Basalt to Boulder bus services, operated by RFTA, depart from Downtown Basalt station.

Where does the Basalt to Boulder bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basalt to Boulder?

Yes, the driving distance between Basalt to Boulder is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Basalt to Boulder.

Where can I stay near Boulder?

There are 158+ hotels available in Boulder.

Basalt to Boulder - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Basalt to Boulder by bus, car, plane, or taxi

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

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1. Take the bus from Downtown Basalt to West Glenwood Park & RideL
2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Union Station
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Regent DrFf1 / ...
6h 37m
$30–42
Drive 172.2 mi
1. Drive from Basalt to Boulder172.2 mi
3h 45m
$32–46
Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, bus
1. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Denver (DEN)ASE - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
4h 7m
$56–386
Taxi to Eagle County Regional Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the taxi from Basalt to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)
2. Fly from Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) to Denver (DEN)EGE - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
3h 57m
$181–525
Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly, bus
1. Drive from Basalt to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)
2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Denver (DEN)MTJ - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
5h 21m
$79–423
Drive to Gunnison County Airport, fly, bus
1. Drive from Basalt to Gunnison County Airport (GUC)
2. Fly from Gunnison County Airport (GUC) to Denver (DEN)GUC - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
5h 38m
$70–407

Basalt to Boulder by bus

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6h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 217.6 mi
Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Downtown Basalt to Broadway & Regent Dr via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Union Station, and Union Station Gate B17 in around 6h 37m.

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