There are 3 ways to get from Minnesota to Aspen by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane MSP - ASE
6h 1m$94–507Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus Brt / ...
26h 25m$161–355Drive 981.3 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Aspencar 981.3 mi
17h 57m$180–259
Minnesota to Aspen by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Aspen is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 17h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Aspen is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $90 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota to Aspen. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Des Moines, Union Station Gate B19 and West Glenwood Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 25m.
The distance between Minnesota and Aspen is 817 miles. The road distance is 987 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Aspen without a car is to bus which takes 26h 25m and costs $160 - $360.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Minnesota to Aspen, including transfers.
Minnesota to Aspen bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Aspen is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $90 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $360 and takes 26h 25m.
Minnesota to Aspen bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Aspen is 1h behind Minnesota. It is currently 12:22 PM in Minnesota and 11:22 AM in Aspen.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Aspen, CO, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Union Station Gate B19, and West Glenwood Park & Ride in around 26h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- ridebustang.com
Bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://ridebustang.com
- Phone
- +1 970-925-8484
- Website
- rfta.com
Bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Aspen is 987 miles. It takes approximately 17h 57m to drive from Minnesota to Aspen.
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