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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Aspenby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Aspen by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane SBA - ASE
    6h 35m
    $76–405

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Glenwood Springsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from 27th St Station to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus bus Brt / ...
    23h 47m
    $127–272

  3. Drive 971.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Aspencar car 971.6 mi
    15h 37m
    $178–257

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane LAX - ASE
    7h 10m
    $101–426

Santa Barbara to Aspen by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration23h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Aspen, CO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Los Angeles Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Glenwood Springs, Hwy 6 + Soccer Field Rd, and 27th St Station in around 23h 47m.

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