Transportation from Denver to Aspen

I've always rented a car at the Denver airport. It's an expensive place to rent a car, but won't be bad splitting the cost among a group. With 8 people you may need 2 cars, or maybe a van. This far out you may be able to get a good deal on a rental. The best deal I got was $150/week for a small SUV.

There is also a van service to Aspen, but if I recall it runs about $200/person. It may be less if you arrange a charter for a group.

There are some trailheads in that area I would not drive a car to.

If you are looking for less expensive motels in the area, try Carbondale. There are also USFS campgrounds on Maroon Creek Road…

Colorado Mountain Express will take you from Denver airport to Aspen. CME has a service desk on the main level of DIA and its vans leave from the baggage claim area.

http://www.coloradomountainexpress.com/

And I see that for $99 CME will get you to Snowmass.
$800 for all of you. One way. A rental is sounding better.

Thanks everyone for the info.

John, I think you're right it may be cheaper to rent a van or SUV, especialy if we're going to drive any where else in Co.

I now they have public transportation around Aspen and to the trail head, and also in Denver, but it would be nice if they had a connecting shuttle.

Jack

That the people who spend time in Aspen don't WANT it to be easy for the proletariat masses to get there. That's why they close Independence Pass in the winter. :)