There are 5 ways to get from Rochester to Aspen by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Rochester
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)ROC - ASE
7h 14m$178–723Train, bus
- Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denver
- Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ride
- Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins AveBrt / ...
38h 4m$226–625Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ride
- Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins AveBrt / ...
43h 19m$180–482Drive 1,741.1 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Aspen1,741.1 mi
28h 56m$318–459Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)BUF - ASE
8h 34m$196–873
Rochester to Aspen by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Aspen is to bus which costs $180 - $490 and takes 43h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Aspen is to fly which takes 7h 14m and costs $170 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Aspen. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Union Station Gate B19 and West Glenwood Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 19m.
The distance between Rochester and Aspen is 1551 miles. The road distance is 1751.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Aspen without a car is to train and bus which takes 38h 4m and costs $220 - $650.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Rochester to Aspen, including transfers.
Rochester to Aspen bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Aspen is to fly which takes 7h 14m and costs $170 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $490 and takes 43h 19m.
Rochester to Aspen bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
Aspen is 2h behind Rochester. It is currently 2:48 AM in Rochester and 12:48 AM in Aspen.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Aspen, CO, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Rochester (ROC) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Union Station Gate B19, and West Glenwood Park & Ride in around 43h 19m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Rochester to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 13m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rochester to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–380
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–260
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Aspen is 1751 miles. It takes approximately 28h 56m to drive from Rochester to Aspen.
There are 983+ hotels available in Aspen.

















