Getting To Aspen and Snowmass, Colorado
Aspen & Snowmass Transportation Guide. Flights & Driving to Aspen, Colorado.

Transportation To Aspen
Getting to Aspen, CO is quick and easy. The hard part is leaving! Whether you're flying into Aspen or driving yourself, don't worry, we've got you covered. Many visitors to Aspen either fly directly into the Aspen / Pitkin Airport and rent a car or take a shuttle. Another popular option is to drive from your home state. Aspen's convenient location from Denver and Colorado Springs make it a popular choice for a Colorado ski vacation or summer holiday getaway.

Flights To Aspen, Colorado (ASE)
Flying to Aspen has never been easier! Simply fly into Aspen / Pitkin Airport (ASE) and rent a car or take a shuttle. The Aspen / Pitkin Airport is just a 6 minute drive to Aspen, Colorado and the ski resorts of Aspen.

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Flights to Vail / Eagle Airport (EGE)
With the Vail / Eagle Airport within easy striking distance to Aspen, Colorado, many visitors choose this airport for its easy access to the Aspen Valley. Located just 70 miles from Aspen, the Vail / Eagle Airport is a popular choice for getting to Aspen.

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Flights to Denver International Airport (DEN)
Denver International Airport's state-of-the-art facilities are unmatched in the Rockies. Safe, convenient and affordable, flying into Denver International Airport couldn't be easier. Located 220 miles from Aspen, you are sure to enjoy the scenic drive.

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Rental Cars For Your Aspen Vacation
Rental cars are available on-site at the Aspen / Pitkin Airport. Advance reservations are recommended. Book online to reserve a rental car at a discounted rate for all airports in Colorado, including Denver (DEN) and Colorado Springs (COS).

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Additional Airports for Colorado
All major airports in Colorado are within easy driving distance to Aspen, Colorado. Although the Aspen / Pitkin Airport is the most popular choice for flying to Aspen, some visitors fly to the following airports.

Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE)
Tucked neatly into the Roaring Fork Valley, the Aspen airport is just three miles from the town of Aspen and six miles from Snowmass Village.

Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)
Located just 70 miles from Aspen and Snowmass Village, flights into Eagle are offered on major airlines, permitting one-stop connections from across the globe.

Denver International Airport (DEN)
220 miles from Aspen/Snowmass, visitors can also choose to fly into Denver International (DEN) and then take ground transportation to reach Aspen and Snowmass. More than 400 flights are offered into Denver International Airport from over 80 cities on 14 airlines, plus daily nonstop service from London/Gatwick on British Airways and daily nonstop service from Frankfurt on Lufthansa.

Grand Junction - Walker Field (GJT)
Visitors can also choose to fly into Grand Junction (just 125 miles from Aspen/Snowmass) and then take ground transportation to reach Aspen/Snowmass.

Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
270 miles from Aspen/Snowmass. Up to 70 daily flights from 25 cities on 10 airlines. Reminder: During winter, Independence Pass is closed.

Driving Directions to Aspen, Colorado

From Denver, Colorado
From Denver, Aspen is 220 miles or approximately 3- 1/2 hours via I-70 West to Glenwood Springs. Aspen is due east on Highway 82. 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.)

From Grand Junction to Aspen
From Grand Junction, Aspen is an easy 2- 1/2 hour drive east on I-70 connecting with Highway 82 in Glenwood Springs.