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Aspen Mountain

CO · Ikon Pass·November 5–5, 2026

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Road Conditions

I-70 · CO-82

I-70 West to Glenwood Springs, then CO-82 East from Denver

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Route Options

Pre-researched routes from major origin cities. Drive times are airport → resort.

ASEAspen

0.17hdrive

3 mi

No flight needed

Primary airport, 3 miles from downtown. Direct flights from DEN, ORD, LAX, DFW, SFO, JFK, MIA, ATL during ski season (UA, AA, DL). NOTORIOUSLY weather-sensitive — cancellations and diversions common in storms. Diverted flights go to DEN (4-hr drive). Book flexible tickets.

Ground Transport

Transit — RFTA Bus (FREE)~$0

RECOMMENDED — NO CAR NEEDED IN ASPEN. Free RFTA bus from ASE to downtown Aspen. Rubey Park transit hub connects to all four mountains via free shuttles. Aligned with flight arrivals. Downtowner free on-demand ride 8am–11pm.

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Rideshare — Uber, Lyft, Downtowner~$23

$15–$30 from ASE to downtown. Downtowner is free on-demand around Aspen.

Rental Car — Hertz, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, National~$210

$120–$300/day Aspen prices. HIGH sell-out risk — book 1–2 weeks ahead. Parking very limited and expensive downtown. Don't rent unless going off-valley.

DENDenver

3.75hdrive

220 mi

No flight needed

Reliable year-round. I-70 West to Glenwood Springs (Exit 116), then Hwy 82 South to Aspen. Glenwood Canyon can close independently. Independence Pass CLOSED Nov–May — only one winter road in/out via Glenwood Springs. Storm conditions 5–8+ hrs.

Ground Transport

Rental Car — All major companies~$90

$50–$130/day for SUV. Long drive. Colorado Traction Law on I-70. AWD/4WD essential.

Shuttle — Colorado Mountain Express / Epic Mountain Express~$175

Shared shuttle DEN to Aspen ~$150–$200 one way.

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EGEEagle

1.5hdrive

70 mi

No flight needed

Alternate. More reliable flights than ASE, shorter drive than DEN. I-70 West to Glenwood Springs, Hwy 82 South. Seasonal service from ~15 cities. Good compromise option.

Ground Transport

Shuttle — Various shuttle services~$100

Multiple shuttle companies serve EGE to Aspen route.

Rental Car — Hertz, Avis, Budget, National, Enterprise, Alamo~$175

$100–$250/day mountain airport pricing. HIGH sell-out risk. Several shuttle companies serve EGE to Aspen.

Cached one-way fares · 2026-11-05 · not a trip total. Check round-trip prices in the planner above.