A Guide to Getting to Glenwood Springs and Aspen Without a Car 🚌🍂

When it comes to enjoying the fall foliage, some friends have asked if there’s a way to get to Aspen without driving or spending money on flights. The answer is yes—but it takes a bit longer. While driving from Denver to Aspen usually takes about 3.5 hours, taking public transportation will take around 5.5 hours. Here’s how:😍 Take the Bustang from Denver’s Union Station to Glenwood Springs. The ride takes about 4 hours, and a one-way ticket costs $28. There are 9 daily departures from 7 AM to 6 PM, with buses leaving almost every hour.👌 From Glenwood Springs, take the RFTA Veloci BRT bus to Aspen. This leg takes about 1.5 hours, and a one-way ticket is only $5. So, a round trip from Denver to Aspen costs roughly $66—affordable and convenient, though time-consuming.😊 I recommend spending a night in Glenwood Springs to enjoy the autumn scenery there. The next morning, take the bus to Aspen, spend the day exploring, and return to Glenwood Springs in the evening. Relax in the hot springs 🛀, get a good night’s sleep, and take the midday bus back to Denver the following day.😁 Glenwood Springs offers great value—you can find hotels with breakfast included for around $100, which is much more budget-friendly than Aspen.❤️ Pro tip: Download the Bustang app to purchase tickets for the West Line from Denver to Glenwood Springs, and the RFTA app to buy tickets for the BRT from Glenwood Springs to Aspen. The first two photos show Aspen at peak fall foliage, and the last two show Glenwood Springs at its most vibrant. 🍁📸 #Colorado #Denver #FallFoliage #AutumnLeaves #TravelTips #Aspen #HotSprings 🏔️✨