How to Get to Aspen (Directions)
If You're Flying
Aspen is accessible from the following airports:
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Eagle County Airport (EGE)
The Aspen/Pitkin County Airport serves Aspen, Snowmass Village, and the surrounding Roaring Fork Valley. Flying directly into Aspen is usually the most expensive option, but you won't have to arrange additional shuttle service or a rental car to get here. The local airport offers numerous flights each day to and from Denver International Airport and many direct flights to and from such cities as:
- Austin
- Chicago
- Dallas/Fort Worth
- Houston
- Los Angeles
- San Francisco
- And more during the winter ski season
If you fly into one of the nearby airports instead, direct buses and shuttles are available to get you to Aspen. Upon arrival at the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport, local taxi services will transport you to your final destination. For those arriving via charter flights, taxis are also available from the private terminal just above the main airport terminal.
If you're considering renting a car, it's advisable to make your reservation when you book your flight due to high demand.
If You're Driving
If you're coming from Grand Junction, use Interstate 70 (I-70) to connect to Colorado Highway 82 at the Glenwood Springs exit to reach Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley.
If you're coming from Denver, you can also connect to Highway 82 at the Copper Mountain exit (approx 80 miles east of Glenwood Springs). However, please note that Independence Pass, located just east of Aspen, is closed during winter. So, the only way to access Highway 82 during this period is through the Glenwood Springs exit.
Arriving in Aspen has a plentiful amount of options for you to consider. There are multiple daily flights to and from Aspen's airport, Aspen/Pitkin County Airport, which serves the town of Aspen. There are also direct bus/shuttles from Denver and other surrounding airports, such as Eagle County and Rifle. The local taxi service can pick you up from the airport terminal or use our site for additional options for private cars. In addition, the taxis can also pick you up from the remote terminal and provide daily service for charters.
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