TRAVEL INFO
Weather
ASPEN - Latest reading:
Condition: Clear, Temperature: -9°C, Humidity: 74%, Wind: SW at 7 mph
Four Day Forecast:
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| Fri Chance of Snow Min: -13°C Max: -1°C | Sat Mostly Sunny Min: -16°C Max: -1°C | Sun Mostly Sunny Min: -14°C Max: -1°C | Mon Mostly Sunny Min: -13°C Max: 2°C |
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 air 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 198 miles away, and takes about 3 hours and 40 minutes to drive. For exact directions and google map click here.
During summer months only, an alternative scenic route takes you from Denver to Aspen over Independence Pass. Taking this alternative route from Denver, Aspen is 159 miles away, and takes about 3 hours and 35 minutes to drive. (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. For exact directions and google map click here.
From Grand Junction, Aspen is 128 miles away and takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes to drive. For exact directions and google map click here.
From Eagle/Vail, Aspen is 102 miles away, and takes about 2 hours to drive. For exact directions and google map click here.
For more information on the area and a map visit our Location and Maps page.
Airport Shuttles
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.
Gray Line Buss 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 and running until 2:15am. For schedules 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.
Recreational Vehicles (RVs)
Some important things to know if you are bringing your RV 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.