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How to get fromCalifornia to Aspenby plane, bus (Greyhound), car or subway

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

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane LAX - ASE
    4h 11m
    $59–306

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Glenwood Springsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 27th St Station to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus bus Brt / ...
    20h 27m
    $145–270

  3. Drive 899.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Aspencar car 899.7 mi
    13h 58m
    $165–238

  4. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane SFO - ASE
    4h 28m
    $71–346

  5. Subway to Van Nuys Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / Grand Park Station to North Hollywood Stationsubway subway
    2. Fly from Van Nuys Airport (VNY) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane VNY - ASE
    5h 2m
    $69–387

California to Aspen by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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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) hourly. 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 27m.

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