How to get from Aspen to Telluride
The fastest way to travel from Aspen to Telluride takes approximately 468 minutes with 3 transfers. You can use bus. We found 4 route options for you.
Fastest Route
468 min
424.2 km
3 transfers
L
West
Cdot Outrider
Offseason Local
Departs from:
Paepcke Park
Walking:
15 min
Step-by-step directions
1
Walk 8 min (0.5 km)
to Paepcke Park
2
Take
L
Bus
Direction: L GLENWOOD > SM CONNECT
From Paepcke Park
to West Glenwood Park & Ride
(40 stops, 81 min)
3
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to West Glenwood Park & Ride
4
Take
West
Bus
Direction: Grand Junction
From West Glenwood Park & Ride
to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility
(2 stops, 100 min)
5
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Grand Valley Downtown Transfer Station
6
Take
Cdot Outrider
Bus
Direction: Durango
From Grand Valley Downtown Transfer Station
to Telluride
(5 stops, 164 min)
7
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Lawson Hill Park & Ride
8
Take
Offseason Local
Bus
Direction: Town Park
From Lawson Hill Park & Ride
to Telluride Court House
(3 stops, 13 min)
9
Walk 1 min (0.1 km)
✓
Arrive at Telluride
Public transport stations close to Aspen
Aspen is located in Aspen and the nearest public transport stations are listed below.
Bus stations close to Aspen:
- Downtown Aspen
- Rio Grande Parking Garage
- Main St + Galena St
- Main St + Hunter St
Public transport stations close to Telluride
Telluride is located in Aspen and the nearest public transport stations are listed below.
Bus stations close to Telluride:
- Telluride Court House
- Telluride Gondola Plaza
- Pine Street
- Library
Cable car stations close to Telluride:
- Station Telluride Oak Street
Questions & Answers
Common questions about traveling from Aspen to Telluride.
How do I travel from Aspen to Telluride in Aspen?
The quickest journey from Aspen to Telluride takes approximately 468 minutes via the L bus service.
Can I get directly from Aspen to Telluride without changing?
This route requires 3 transfers. The complete journey takes about 468 minutes including connection time.
What bus service connects Aspen and Telluride?
The L line provides bus service between Paepcke Park and Telluride Court House in Aspen.
What is the journey time from Aspen to Telluride by public transport?
Traveling by bus from Aspen to Telluride in Aspen takes approximately 468 minutes, including transfer time at connection points.
Where should I board the bus to travel from Aspen to Telluride?
Board the L bus at Paepcke Park station, located near Aspen in Aspen.
Which station is closest to Telluride?
The nearest stop to Telluride is Telluride Court House station. Exit here to reach your destination in Aspen.
Travel Tips
- Allow extra time for connections, especially during peak hours
- Check real-time departure information at the station
- Consider downloading the transit app for live updates
- For routes with transfers, follow signs at stations for connecting services
Disclaimer: Travel times shown are estimates based on scheduled departure at 8:00 AM and do not account for real-time traffic conditions or service delays. Actual travel times may vary.