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

The cheapest way to get from Boulder to Aspen is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boulder to Aspen is to bus and fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $35 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between Boulder and Aspen?

No, there is no direct bus from Boulder station to Aspen. However, there are services departing from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 and arriving at Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Denver Union Station, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd and 27th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Boulder to Aspen?

The distance between Boulder and Aspen is 250 miles. The road distance is 163.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boulder to Aspen without a car is to bus via Glenwood Springs which takes 6h 35m and costs $30 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Boulder to Aspen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boulder to Aspen bus from?

Boulder to Aspen bus services, operated by Regional Transportation District, depart from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1.

Where does the Boulder to Aspen bus arrive?

Boulder to Aspen bus services, operated by Regional Transportation District, arrive at Union Station.

Can I drive from Boulder to Aspen?

Yes, the driving distance between Boulder to Aspen is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Boulder to Aspen.

Where can I stay near Aspen?

There are 804+ hotels available in Aspen.

Boulder to Aspen - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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

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

Bus, drive
best
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus Ab1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus
3. Drive from Vail Transportation Center to Aspencar
6h 5m
$131–169
Drive 162.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Boulder to Aspencar 162.3 mi
3h 59m
$30–43
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane DEN - ASE
3h 46m
$37–269
Bus via Glenwood Springs
1. Take the bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Union Stationbus Ff1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Glenwood Springsbus
3. Take the bus from 27th St Station to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus Brt / ...
6h 35m
$31–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broadway & 20th St to Union Stationbus Ff2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
3. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus Brt / ...
7h 10m
$31–44

Boulder to Aspen by bus

14Weekly Buses

6h 35mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Boulder to Aspen.

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Distance: 248.7 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Union Station, Denver Union Station, Glenwood Springs, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, and 27th St Station in around 6h 35m.

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