There are 6 ways to get from California to Aspen by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Los Angeles International Airport
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane LAX - ASE
4h 1m$69–356Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Glenwood Springsbus
- Take the bus from 27th St Station to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus Brt / ...
20h 37m$145–282Drive 899.7 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Aspencar 899.7 mi
13h 58m$165–238Fly from San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane SFO - ASE
4h 34m$71–346Fly from San Diego International Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane SAN - ASE
6h 5m$84–438Bus via El Monte Station Upper Level
- Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Glenwood Springsbus
- Take the bus from 27th St Station to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus Brt / ...
21h 24m$142–288
California to Aspen by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Aspen is to bus which costs $140 - $290 and takes 20h 37m.
The fastest way to get from California to Aspen is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $65 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Aspen. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd and 27th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 37m.
The distance between California and Aspen is 759 miles. The road distance is 905 miles.
The best way to get from California to Aspen without a car is to bus which takes 20h 37m and costs $140 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from California to Aspen, including transfers.
California to Aspen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
The best way to get from California to Aspen is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $65 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $290 and takes 20h 37m.
California to Aspen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Las Vegas Bus Terminal station.
Aspen is 1h ahead of California. It is currently 6:42 AM in California and 7:42 AM in Aspen.
What companies run services between California, USA and Aspen, CO, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Glenwood Springs, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, and 27th St Station in around 20h 37m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–360
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–360
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–360
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Glenwood Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 970-925-8484
- Website
- rfta.com
Bus from 27th St Station to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
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