Getting to Aspen Highlands for the Maroon Bells Shuttle
Reservations required. Book your Maroon Bells Shuttle in advance at visitmaroonbells.com, opens in a new tab.
Arrive early — late arrivals may not board a later shuttle. There is a fee to park at Aspen Highlands, so consider taking the bus!
Plan your trip
The best way to find which bus to take to Aspen Highlands for the Maroon Bells shuttle is to use the Trip Planner on MyRFTA.com, opens in a new tab. For RFTA regional bus fares, visit the fares page or download the RFTA Mobile Tickets app.
From Aspen
Take the free CM Castle Maroon bus from Rubey Park Transit Center directly to Aspen Highlands (stop ID: 111). No transfers needed.
- Departs Rubey Park at :00, :20, and :40 past each hour
- Departs Castle Ridge at :07, :27, and :47 past each hour
About 15–20 minutes to Aspen Highlands
From Snowmass Village
Take a free SM Snowmass bus to Brush Creek Park & Ride, then choose your connection based on the time of day.
About the Flyer: The Flyer runs between Brush Creek Park & Ride and Aspen Highlands during peak commuting hours only. If the Flyer is running when you arrive at Brush Creek, it is the faster option, and you skip the trip into Aspen. Check the Flyer schedule before planning your trip.
During Flyer hours
Transfer to the Flyer at Brush Creek Park & Ride
Board the Flyer at Brush Creek Park & Ride for a direct connection to Aspen Highlands.
Outside Flyer hours
Transfer to BRT Aspen or L Aspen, then Castle Maroon
At Brush Creek Park & Ride, transfer to a BRT Aspen or L Aspen bus toward Aspen. Then transfer to the free CM Castle Maroon bus to Aspen Highlands. See transfer stop options below.
About 30–40 minutes or more, depending on transfers
From Downvalley
Coming from Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, El Jebel, or Basalt?
Take a BRT Aspen or L Aspen bus toward Aspen, then choose your connection based on the time of day.
During Flyer hours
Get off at Brush Creek Park & Ride, then transfer to the Flyer
Exit your BRT Aspen or L Aspen bus at Brush Creek Park & Ride and board the Flyer to Aspen Highlands. This avoids continuing into Aspen and is the faster option when the Flyer is running.
Outside Flyer hours
Continue toward Aspen, then transfer to Castle Maroon
Stay on your bus toward Aspen and transfer to the free CM Castle Maroon bus to reach Aspen Highlands. See transfer stop options below.
60 minutes or more depending on your starting point and transfers
Driving to Brush Creek Park & Ride
Brush Creek Park & Ride offers free parking and is a convenient starting point if you are driving from outside the valley or prefer to avoid driving into Aspen.
During Flyer hours
Park and take the Flyer to Aspen Highlands
Park free at Brush Creek Park & Ride and board the Flyer for a direct connection to Aspen Highlands.
Outside Flyer hours
Take BRT Aspen or L Aspen, then transfer to CM Castle Maroon
From Brush Creek Park & Ride, board a BRT Aspen or L Aspen bus toward Aspen, then transfer to the free CM Castle Maroon bus to Aspen Highlands. See transfer stop options below.
Transfer stops for CM Castle Maroon
If you are transferring from BRT Aspen or L Aspen to the free CM Castle Maroon bus, use one of these stops.
Roundabout stop
For riders on L Aspen. Get off at the Roundabout stop and transfer to the CM Castle Maroon bus.
8th Street stop
For riders on BRT Aspen or L Aspen. Get off at 8th Street, cross at the crosswalk, and catch the CM Castle Maroon bus.
All options at a glance
| Starting point | During Flyer hours | Outside Flyer hours | Estimated travel time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen | CM Castle Maroon from Rubey Park Transit Center. No transfer needed. | 15–20 min | |
| Snowmass Village | SM Snowmass to Brush Creek, transfer to FL Flyer | SM Snowmass to Brush Creek, transfer to BRT/L Aspen, then CM Castle Maroon | 30–40 min or more |
| Downvalley | BRT/L Aspen to Brush Creek, transfer to FL Flyer | BRT/L Aspen toward Aspen, transfer to CM Castle Maroon | 60+ min |
| Driving to Brush Creek | Park free, board FL Flyer to Aspen Highlands | Park free, BRT/L Aspen toward Aspen, transfer to CM Castle Maroon | Varies by schedule |