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How to get fromCalifornia to Painted Desertby train, car, bus, taxi, plane, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from California to Painted Desert by train, car, bus, taxi, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Winslow Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Drive from Winslow Station to Painted Desertcar car
    13h 7m
    $346–530

  2. Drive  557.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Painted Desertcar car 557.8 mi
    10h 32m
    $102–147

  3. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Holbrookbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the taxi from Holbrook to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    15h 2m
    $242–325

  4. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix, shuttle, train, drive

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SNA - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Flagstaff to Winslow Stationtrain train
    4. Drive from Winslow Station to Painted Desertcar car
    8h 1m
    $327–793

  5. Fly Meadows Field Airport to Phoenix, shuttle, train, drive

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane BFL - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Flagstaff to Winslow Stationtrain train
    4. Drive from Winslow Station to Painted Desertcar car
    8h 10m
    $299–609

  6. Fly San Diego International Airport to Phoenix, shuttle, train, drive

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SAN - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Flagstaff to Winslow Stationtrain train
    4. Drive from Winslow Station to Painted Desertcar car
    9h 3m
    $298–496

  7. Fly Long Beach Airport to Phoenix, shuttle, train, drive

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane LGB - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Flagstaff to Winslow Stationtrain train
    4. Drive from Winslow Station to Painted Desertcar car
    9h 27m
    $281–632

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Phoenix, shuttle, train, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane LAX - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Flagstaff to Winslow Stationtrain train
    4. Drive from Winslow Station to Painted Desertcar car
    9h 22m
    $328–554

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Prescott, taxi, bus, train, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Prescott (PRC)plane plane LAX - PRC
    2. Take the taxi from Prescott (PRC) to Camp Verde Chevron Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Camp Verde Chevron Station to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Flagstaff to Winslow Stationtrain train
    5. Drive from Winslow Station to Painted Desertcar car
    9h 28m
    $209–490

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

Calendar138Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from California to Painted Desert.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 668.5 mi
  • Duration: 13h 7m

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

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

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