Arriving by private jet? Black Diamond Cars provides ground transportation from the Vail Valley Jet Center to Aspen, Snowmass Village and any Roaring Fork Valley address. Your chauffeur meets you steps from the aircraft, handles the luggage, and you leave in a heated AWD SUV — no terminal, no queue, no waiting.
Vail Jet Center to Aspen: about 100 miles, 2 to 2.5 hours via I-70 West and Highway 82. Tarmac pickup, discreet chauffeur, direct non-stop to your Aspen address.
| Route from the Jet Center | Distance | Drive time* | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Center → Aspen / Snowmass | ~100 miles | 2 – 2.5 hrs | Aspen–Snowmass |
| Jet Center → Vail Village | ~35 miles | ~30 min | Vail car service |
| Jet Center → Beaver Creek | ~25 miles | ~20 min | Beaver Creek |
| Jet Center → Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch | ~25 miles | ~25 min | Bachelor Gulch |
| Jet Center → Cordillera | ~18 miles | ~20 min | Cordillera |
| Jet Center → Avon & Arrowhead | ~22 miles | ~20 min | Avon & Arrowhead |
*Normal conditions. In winter weather allow additional time — we track road conditions and coordinate timing with your crew.
The drive follows I-70 West from Eagle County down through Glenwood Canyon, one of the most striking stretches of interstate in the country, then turns south onto Highway 82 into the Roaring Fork Valley — through Carbondale and Basalt into Aspen.
It is a genuinely beautiful two hours, and for many clients a better option than repositioning the aircraft to Aspen: Aspen/Pitkin County Airport closes regularly in weather and has strict aircraft size and curfew restrictions. Landing at Eagle and driving over removes that risk entirely.
Flying into Aspen directly? We also cover the reverse and the Denver route — see Aspen–Snowmass transfers or Denver Airport (DIA) car service.
Heading back to the aircraft, we collect you in Aspen or Snowmass and deliver you to the FBO with margin. Plan to depart 2.5 to 3 hours ahead of your slot; we monitor I-70 and Highway 82 conditions the evening before and move the pickup earlier if the corridor is slow. Your crew gets an ETA update en route.
Full specifications on our fleet page.
Private aviation clients arrive for reasons they do not need to explain. Our chauffeurs are background-checked, professionally trained and used to working alongside flight crews, security details and family offices. Conversations stay in the vehicle; non-disclosure agreements are available on request; and we can hold vehicles on standby for the duration of your stay in the valley.
Roughly 100 miles and 2 to 2.5 hours via I-70 West through Glenwood Canyon and Highway 82 South. In winter weather allow extra time — we monitor conditions and adjust the pickup accordingly.
Yes. With your tail number and ETA we coordinate ramp access through the FBO, and the vehicle is positioned before you land. Your chauffeur handles luggage from the aircraft directly.
Nothing on your side. Schedules shift constantly in private aviation — we track the flight and adjust, with no waiting charges for delays. If you divert to another airport, call (970) 261-6509 and we reposition.
Aspen/Pitkin County Airport closes frequently in weather and has aircraft size and curfew limitations. Landing at Eagle County and driving over is predictable, and the two-hour route through Glenwood Canyon is a pleasant one.
Yes — multiple SUVs, a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter for 7–14 passengers, or a combination, coordinated to arrive together. Tell us the passenger and bag count when booking.
Yes. We work regularly with executives, entertainers and family offices, and can sign a non-disclosure agreement before your arrival. Discretion is standard regardless.