Aspen Transport

Aspen is a truly pedestrianised town and you can get everywhere in a matter of minutes by walking. However the town runs a free shuttle bus throughout the city which starts and ends at the Rubey Park Transit Centre on Durante Street in the heart of downtown Aspen. Buses run from 06:00 until 17:00 daily but the schedule and routes change depending on the season. Taxis can also occasionally be found waiting for a fare and you can always rent a bike from one of the many bike shops in the town.

By bus

The Roaring Fork Transit Authority operates the town’s only public bus system. This is a free shuttle running a regular route around the city limits and out to the airport between 06:00 and 17:00 every day. The terminus is at the Rubey Park Transit Centre next to the pedestrian mall downtown and offers schedules, routes and other information. From there you can also get connections to a handful of destinations further afield like Snowmass, Basalt, Glenwood Springs and the Maroon Bells for a small fee.

By taxi

High Mountain Taxi is the most reliable service in Aspen and is available on call 24 hours a day (tel: +1 970 925 8294).

Tourist services

The town’s free shuttle bus serves as a tourist bus, running to all of the main destinations around town.

From the airport

The easiest way to get into town is on the Roaring Fork Transit Authority’s free shuttle bus, which departs every 30 minutes from 06:00 until 17:00 daily. The bus stops directly outside the terminal along highway 82 and serves several stops within the town. There are several private transportation companies in Aspen which can take a small number of passengers directly to their destinations and a taxi service is available from High Mountain Taxi. Most hotels and resorts around Aspen provide their own free shuttle, to and from the airport, so check with your lodging first. Drivers can easily navigate the 10 minute drive along highway 82, the only road in and out of Aspen.