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How to Travel from

Santa Cruz to Aspen

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to Aspen–Pitkin
Ave. Duration:
6h 13m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$255.14–$1,148.12
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin
Ave. Duration:
5h 41m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.60–$829.20
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin
Ave. Duration:
5h 56m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.87–$956.76

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin
Ave. Duration:
5h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$446.49
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin
Ave. Duration:
4h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$535.79

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to Aspen–Pitkin
Ave. Duration:
5h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$344.44–$1,148.12
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$765.41
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$956.76

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin
Ave. Duration:
5h 11m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$178.60–$829.20
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin
Ave. Duration:
5h 56m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.87–$956.76

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Denver
Ave. Duration:
32h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$12.12

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.32–$70.16
Bus from Oakland to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.86–$140.33
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$484.76

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.02–$40.82

Santa Cruz Metro

Phone:
+1 (831) 425-8600
Website:
scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29
Bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29

Bustang

Phone:
+1 800-900-3011
Website:
ridebustang.com/
Bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$26.79–$38.27

RFTA

Phone:
+1 970-925-8484
Website:
rfta.com
Bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.36–$6.25

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Aspen?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Aspen is to drive which costs $206.52 - $304.35 and takes 18h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Aspen?

The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Aspen is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $358.70 - $1195.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Cruz and Aspen?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Cruz to Aspen. However, there are services departing from Front and arriving at Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, Union Station Gate B19 and West Glenwood Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 20m.

How far is it from Santa Cruz to Aspen?

The distance between Santa Cruz and Aspen is 1420 km. The road distance is 1861.7 km.

How do I travel from Santa Cruz to Aspen without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Cruz to Aspen without a car is to bus which takes 38h 20m and costs $108.70 - $652.17 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz to Aspen?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Santa Cruz to Aspen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Cruz to Aspen bus from?

Santa Cruz to Aspen bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.

Where does the Santa Cruz to Aspen bus arrive?

Santa Cruz to Aspen bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.

What is the time difference between Santa Cruz and Aspen?

Aspen is 1h ahead of Santa Cruz. It is currently 08:46 in Santa Cruz and 09:46 in Aspen.

Can I drive from Santa Cruz to Aspen?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Cruz to Aspen is 1862 km. It takes approximately 18h 31m to drive from Santa Cruz to Aspen.

Where can I stay near Aspen?

There are 820+ hotels available in Aspen. Prices start at $208.64 per night.
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