There are 3 ways to get from Seattle to Aspen by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane SEA - ASE
6h 47m$97–419Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vailbus
- Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus Brt / ...
30h 35m$213–387Drive 1,183.7 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Aspencar 1,183.7 mi
21h 39m$216–312
Seattle to Aspen by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Aspen is to fly which costs $95 - $420 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Aspen is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $95 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Aspen. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Vail Transportation Center and West Glenwood Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 35m.
The distance between Seattle and Aspen is 984 miles. The road distance is 1190.6 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Aspen without a car is to bus which takes 30h 35m and costs $210 - $390.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Seattle to Aspen, including transfers.
Seattle to Aspen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Aspen is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $95 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $390 and takes 30h 35m.
Seattle to Aspen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Vail station.
Aspen is 1h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 4:39 AM in Seattle and 5:39 AM in Aspen.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Aspen, CO, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Vail Transportation Center and West Glenwood Park & Ride in around 30h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vail
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–370
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- ridebustang.com
Bus from Vail Transportation Center to West Glenwood Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://ridebustang.com
- Phone
- +1 970-925-8484
- feedback@rfta.com
- Website
- rfta.com
Bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Aspen is 1191 miles. It takes approximately 21h 39m to drive from Seattle to Aspen.
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