There are 7 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Paonia by plane, car, bus, taxi or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly to Aspen, drive • 5h 9m
$340 - $616
Cheapest option
Train, bus, drive • 22h
$101 - $140
5 alternative options
Fly to Grand Junction, bus, taxi • 6h 19m
$310 - $774
Amtrak Thruway operated by Greyhound, bus, taxi • 17h 16m
$257 - $333
Train, Amtrak Thruway operated by Express Arrow, bus, taxi • 24h
$261 - $347
Train, bus, taxi • 24h 12m
$256 - $332
Drive • 6h 16m
$30 - $50
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salt Lake City to Paonia is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 6h 16m.
The quickest way to get from Salt Lake City to Paonia is to fly and drive which costs $340 - $650 and takes 5h 9m.
The distance between Salt Lake City and Paonia is 264 miles. The road distance is 354.2 miles.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Paonia without a car is to Amtrak Thruway operated by Greyhound and bus and taxi which takes 17h 16m and costs $250 - $340.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Salt Lake City to Paonia, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Aspen Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 33m.
Yes, the driving distance between Salt Lake City to Paonia is 354 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Salt Lake City to Paonia.
Delta and United Airlines offer flights from Salt Lake City Airport to Aspen Airport.
There are six+ hotels available in Paonia. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Salt Lake City Airport is to line 704 tram which takes 25 min and costs $3.

- Distance: 264.5 miles
- Duration: 5h 9m
What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Paonia, CO, USA?
There is no direct connection from Salt Lake City to Paonia. However, you can take the line 704 tram to Airport Station, take the walk to Salt Lake City airport, fly to Aspen, then take the drive to Paonia. Alternatively, you can take the line 704 tram to Airport Station, take the walk to Salt Lake City airport, fly to Grand Junction, take the walk to Grand Junction Regional Airport, take the line 1 bus to Downtown Transfer Facility, take the walk to Grand Junction, take the bus to Delta, then take the taxi to Paonia.

- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Salt Lake City to Aspen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430 - $700
Flights from Salt Lake City to Grand Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $1,100

- Website
- united.com
Flights from Salt Lake City to Aspen via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430 - $800

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salt Lake City Amtrak Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65 - $95
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $65 - $95
- Premium
- $260 - $360
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $120 - $190
- Business Seat
- $130 - $190

- Phone
- 800-900-3011
- Website
- ridebustang.com
Bus from Grand Junction to Delta
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6 - $8
- Website
- ridebustang.com
Bus from RTD - Denver Federal Center Station to West Glenwood Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26 - $32
- Website
- ridebustang.com
Bus from Denver, CO - Union Station to Gunnison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $40
- Website
- ridebustang.com

- Website
- roadrunnerstagelines.com
Bus from Grand Junction, CO to Delta, CO
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7 - $9
- Schedules at
- roadrunnerstagelines.com
- Book at
- roadrunnerstagelines.com

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salt Lake City, Greyhound Bus Station, UT to St. George
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- amtrak.com

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Salt Lake City, Ut to St George
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $50
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $35 - $50
- Flexible
- $60 - $90
Bus from St George to Grand Junction, Co
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45 - $65
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $45 - $65
- Flexible
- $70 - $110

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Denver, CO - Union Station to Gunnison, CO
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Website
- amtrak.com

- Phone
- 970-641-4111
- Website
- gunnisonvalleyrta.com
Bus from Western to Crested Butte 4-Way Stop near Chamber of Commerce
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $0
- Schedules at
- gunnisonvalleyrta.com
Bus from Teller & Hwy 50 to Crested Butte 4-Way Stop near Chamber of Commerce
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $0
- Schedules at
- gunnisonvalleyrta.com
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $170 - $210
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