There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Basalt by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane LAX - ASE
4h 21m$70–356Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0900 / ...
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Glenwood Springsbus Greyhound US1200
20h 21m$137–224Drive 882 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Basaltcar 882 mi
13h 36m$161–233Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport, taxi
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane LAX - EGE
- Take the taxi from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Basalttaxi
5h 16m$188–503Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane BUR - ASE
6h 23m$84–392
Los Angeles to Basalt by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Basalt is to bus which costs $130 - $230 and takes 20h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Basalt is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $65 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles station to Basalt. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Basalt Park & Ride UV via Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd and 27th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 21m.
The distance between Los Angeles and Basalt is 771 miles. The road distance is 887.1 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Basalt without a car is to bus which takes 20h 21m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Los Angeles to Basalt, including transfers.
Los Angeles to Basalt bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Basalt is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $65 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 20h 21m.
Los Angeles to Basalt bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Las Vegas Bus Terminal station.
Basalt is 1h ahead of Los Angeles. It is currently 2:31 PM in Los Angeles and 3:31 PM in Basalt.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Basalt, CO, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Basalt Park & Ride UV via Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Glenwood Springs, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, and 27th St Station in around 20h 21m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Glenwood Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
High Mountain Taxi
- Phone
- +1 970-524-5555
- Website
- hmtaxi.com
Ride Taxi
- Phone
- +1 970-949-1111
- Website
- ridetaxivail.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Basalt is 887 miles. It takes approximately 13h 36m to drive from Los Angeles to Basalt.
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