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

The cheapest way to get from Cortez to Aspen is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 6h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cortez to Aspen is to drive and fly which takes 5h and costs $55 - $340.

How far is it from Cortez to Aspen?

The distance between Cortez and Aspen is 214 miles. The road distance is 270.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cortez to Aspen without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 12h 4m and costs $300 - $420.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Cortez to Aspen, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cortez to Aspen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cortez to Aspen is 270 miles. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Cortez to Aspen.

Where can I stay near Aspen?

There are 980+ hotels available in Aspen.

Cortez to Aspen - 5 ways to travel via car, plane, taxi, bus, and shuttle

There are 5 ways to get from Cortez to Aspen by car, plane, taxi, bus, or shuttle

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

Drive, fly
best
1. Drive from Cortez to Durango-Airport-DROcar
2. Fly from Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane DRO - ASE
5h
$57–339
Drive 268.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cortez to Aspencar 268.8 mi
6h 12m
$50–71
Taxi, bus, shuttle, drive
1. Take the taxi from Cortez to Rico Enterprisetaxi
2. Take the bus from Rico Enterprise to Telluride Court Housebus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Telluride to Montrose Airportshuttle Mtj
4. Take a shuttle bus from Montrose Airport to Crested Butteshuttle
5. Drive from Crested Butte to Aspencar
9h 6m
$514–716
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Cortez to Monticellocar
2. Take the bus from Monticello to Green Riverbus
3. Take the bus from Green River to Glenwood Springsbus
4. Take the bus from 27th St Station to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus Brt / ...
9h 37m
$70–144
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Cortez to Aneth - Chapter Housetaxi
2. Take the bus from Aneth - Chapter House to Blanding - Clark's Marketbus 16
3. Take the bus from Blanding to Green Riverbus
4. Take the bus from Green River to Glenwood Springsbus
5. Take the bus from 27th St Station to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus Brt / ...
12h 4m
$302–417

Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) flights

49Weekly Planes

4h 34mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 212.7 mi
Duration: 5h

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

There is no direct connection from Cortez to Aspen. However, you can drive to Durango-Airport-DRO airport, fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE), walk to AABC Airport UV, then take the bus to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Rico Enterprise, take the bus to Telluride Court House, take the bus to Shandoka, walk to Telluride, take the shuttle to Montrose Airport, take the shuttle to Crested Butte, then drive to Aspen.

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