TRAVEL INFO

Air

Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) is very convenient, located only three miles from downtown Aspen. Hundreds of flights by multiple carriers fly here, including many convenient one-stop connections through Denver and Salt Lake City. Flying to Aspen is easy and quick. For more information, call Aspen Pitkin County Airport at 970.920.5380 or visit their website at http://www.aspenairport.com/.

There is also service into Eagle County Regional Airport, located 70 miles from Aspen. American, Continental, Delta, Northwest, and United Express fly nonstop from 11 U.S. cities into Eagle County Regional Airport. 970.328.2680.

Car

From Denver, Aspen is 220 miles (354km) away. The drive is about 3.5 hours. From Denver, Take I-70 West to Glenwood Springs (about 170 miles). From Glenwood Springs take Highway 82 East to Aspen.

During summer months only, another scenic route from Denver is I-70 West, to 91 South through Leadville, to 24 South, then west onto Highway 82 over Independence Pass. (The pass is open only during warm-weather months. We recommend you call Colorado Department of Transportation (303.639.1111 or go to www.cotrip.org) to get updated conditions on the pass - you never know, and it's a long way around if you have to retrace your steps.

From Grand Junction, Aspen is an 2.5 hour drive east on I-70, connecting with Highway 82 in Glenwood Springs.Take Highway 82 East at Glenwood Springs to Aspen.

From Eagle/Vail, Aspen is about a 70 mile (112km) drive. From Eagle/Vail take I-70 West to Glenwood Springs.Then take Highway 82 East to Aspen.

For more information on the area and a map visit our Location and Maps page.

Shuttle For a fee, there are many carriers who will pick Aspen guests up at the Denver, Grand Junction or Eagle airport and transport them to Aspen. Guest will share a van while their equipment is safely stored on the roof or rear racks.

Bus Gray Line offers year round trips to Aspen with regular service to and from Denver International and Eagle County airports. http://www.ridegrayline.com/

Public Transportation

Aspen offers great public transportation. There is a free shuttle that runs every half an hour between Aspen and Snowmass starting at 6:15am running until 2:15am. For schedules and other locations and nearby towns serviced visit Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) or call them at 970.925.8484. Most hotels are within a short walking distance of shops and restaurants, but taxis and limos are available as well.

Recreational Vehicles (RVs)

Some important things to know if you are bringing your rig to Aspen:

- Trailers or motor homes over 35 feet in length are prohibited from traveling on Highway 82 over Independence Pass.

- The City of Aspen prohibits visitors from sleeping in vehicles, including RVs.

- Day parking for RVs can be found at Rio Grande Park in the carpool lot, or on Monarch Street.

- There are several campgrounds in the area that can accommodate modestly sized RVs.

- For more detailed information, call the Parking Control Department at 970.920.5267.