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 36m.

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 51m and costs $30 - $45.

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, Glenwood Springs and Union Station Gate B18. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

How far is it from Basalt to Boulder?

The distance between Basalt and Boulder is 214 miles. The road distance is 171.4 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 via Glenwood Springs which takes 6h 13m and costs $30 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m 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 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Basalt to Boulder.

Where can I stay near Boulder?

There are 67+ 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 (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, 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.

Bus via Glenwood Springs
best
1. Take the bus from Downtown Basalt to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus L
2. Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B18 to Broadway & Regent Drbus Ff2 / ...
6h 13m
$33–59
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Downtown Basalt to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus L
2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B18 to Broadway & Regent Drbus Ff2 / ...
6h 36m
$30–42
Drive 170.5 mi
1. Drive from Basalt to Bouldercar 170.5 mi
3h 51m
$32–45
Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, bus
1. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Denver (DEN)plane ASE - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
4h 9m
$41–286
Taxi to Eagle County Regional Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the taxi from Basalt to Eagle-Airport-EGEtaxi
2. Fly from Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) to Denver (DEN)plane EGE - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
4h 12m
$160–427
Drive to Gunnison County Airport, fly, bus
1. Drive from Basalt to Gunnison County Airport (GUC)car
2. Fly from Gunnison County Airport (GUC) to Denver (DEN)plane GUC - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
5h 50m
$55–307

Basalt to Boulder by bus

14Weekly Buses

6h 13mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 213 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

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, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, Glenwood Springs, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B18 in around 6h 13m.

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