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How to get fromAlbuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Painted Desertby bus, taxi, train, rideshare, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Painted Desert by bus, taxi, train, rideshare, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Holbrookbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the taxi from Holbrook to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    6h 43m
    $115–171

  2. Drive 236.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Painted Desertcar car 236.9 mi
    4h 26m
    $44–63

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Winslow Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the taxi from Winslow Station to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    7h 20m
    $200–331

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Albuquerque-ABQ to Painted Desertrideshare rideshare 236.9 mi
    4h 26m

  5. Fly to Flagstaff, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane ABQ - FLG
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Winslow Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Winslow Station to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    7h 13m
    $211–591

  6. Fly to Show Low Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Show Low Municipal Airport (SOW)plane plane ABQ - SOW
    2. Drive from Show Low Municipal Airport (SOW) to Painted Desertcar car
    6h 41m
    $81–395

  7. Fly to Gallup, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Gallup (GUP)plane plane ABQ - GUP
    2. Take the bus from Gallup - R&M Rent to Own to Ft.Defiance - Navajo Transit Buildingbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ft.Defiance - Navajo Transit Building to Indian Wells - HHH Road Stop - MP72bus bus
    8h 48m
    $116–467

Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Flagstaff (FLG) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Painted Desert.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 280.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Albuquerque Airport (ABQ), USA and Painted Desert, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Painted Desert. However, you can take the line 50 bus to A.T.C. , walk to Albuquerque Bus Station, take the bus to Holbrook, then take the taxi to Painted Desert. Alternatively, you can take the line 50 bus to A.T.C. , walk to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, take the train to Winslow Station, then take the taxi to Painted Desert.

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