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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Painted Desertby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Albuquerque to Painted Desert by bus, taxi, train, or car

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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
    5h 17m
    $117–169

  2. Drive 234.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Painted Desertcar car 234.9 mi
    4h 20m
    $43–62

  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
    5h 54m
    $204–329

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  • Distance: 274.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Painted Desert, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Albuquerque to Painted Desert. However, you can take the bus to Holbrook then take the taxi to Painted Desert. Alternatively, you can take the train to Winslow Station then take the taxi to Painted Desert.

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