There are 6 ways to get from Fort Collins 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- Take the bus from CSU Transit to Denver International Airportbus Csu
- Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus
- Drive from Vail Transportation Center to Aspencar
6h 22m$166–219Drive 206.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fort Collins to Aspencar 206.2 mi
4h 59m$38–55Bus, fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport
- Take the bus from CSU Transit to Denver International Airportbus
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane DEN - ASE
3h 51m$77–339Bus
- Take the bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Glenwood Springsbus
- Take the bus from 27th St Station to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus Brt / ...
7h 36m$44–69Bus via Vail
- Take the bus from CSU Transit to Denver International Airportbus Csu
- Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus Brt / ...
8h 16m$166–218Bus, fly to Eagle County Regional Airport, drive
- Take the bus from CSU Transit to Denver International Airportbus
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane DEN - EGE
- Drive from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Aspencar
5h 15m$85–340
Fort Collins to Aspen by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fort Collins to Aspen is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Collins to Aspen is to bus and fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $75 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Collins to Aspen. However, there are services departing from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center 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 7h 36m.
The distance between Fort Collins and Aspen is 280 miles. The road distance is 207.4 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Collins to Aspen without a car is to bus which takes 7h 36m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Fort Collins to Aspen, including transfers.
Fort Collins to Aspen bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center station.
Fort Collins to Aspen bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Collins to Aspen is 207 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Fort Collins to Aspen.
There are 919+ hotels available in Aspen.
What companies run services between Fort Collins, CO, USA and Aspen, CO, USA?
You can take a bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Denver Union Station, Glenwood Springs, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, and 27th St Station in around 7h 36m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Denver to Eagle County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Phone
- +1 (888) 428-1149
- info@landline.com
- Website
- Landline
Bus from CSU Transit to Denver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Landline
Bus from CSU Transit to Denver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Landline
Bus from CSU Transit to Denver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Landline
Bus from CSU Transit to Denver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Landline
- Phone
- (970) 226-5533
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Bus from CSU Transit to Denver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- Adult
- $45
Bus from CSU Transit to Denver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- Adult
- $45
Bus from CSU Transit to Denver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- Adult
- $45
Bus from CSU Transit to Denver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- Adult
- $45
- Phone
- +1 970-754-7433
- Website
- Epic Mountain Express
Bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Website
- Epic Mountain Express
Bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Website
- Epic Mountain Express
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- Bustang
Bus from Fort Collins Downtown Transit Center to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Bustang
Bus from Vail Transportation Center to West Glenwood Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Bustang
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Glenwood Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 970-925-8484
- feedback@rfta.com
- Website
- rfta.com
Bus from 27th St Station to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
Bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
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