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How to get fromState College to Aspenby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from State College to Aspen by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane SCE - ASE
    7h 44m
    $133–607

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    5. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus bus Brt / ...
    41h 58m
    $473–1,082

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus bus Brt / ...
    45h 1m
    $280–535

  4. Drive 1,704.1 mi

    1. Drive from State College to Aspencar car 1,704.1 mi
    28h 31m
    $311–450

  5. Bus to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Johnstown Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane JST - ASE
    11h 33m
    $159–647

  6. Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane MDT - ASE
    10h 41m
    $147–683

  7. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain train
    5. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    6. Drive from Vail Transportation Center to Aspencar car
    2d 10h
    $769–1,566

State College to Aspen by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration41h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$473Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Aspen, CO, USA?

United Airlines flies from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via State College Regional Airport, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Union Station Gate B19, and West Glenwood Park & Ride in around 45h 1m.

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