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How to get fromChinle to Mesa Verde National Parkby bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Chinle to Mesa Verde National Park by bus or car

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Chinle - Pic-N-Run Store to Ft.Defiance - Navajo Transit Buildingbus bus 3
    2. Take the bus from Ft.Defiance - Navajo Transit Building to Shiprock - I.H.S. Hospital Road Stopbus bus
    3. Drive from Shiprock - I.H.S. Hospital Road Stop to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    7h 4m
    $16–23

  2. Drive 156.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chinle to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car 156.8 mi
    3h 44m
    $29–42

  3. Bus, drive via Chinle - Bashas Parking Lot

    1. Take the bus from Chinle - Bashas Parking Lot to Ft.Defiance - Navajo Transit Buildingbus bus 3
    2. Take the bus from Ft.Defiance - Navajo Transit Building to Shiprock - I.H.S. Hospital Road Stopbus bus
    3. Drive from Shiprock - I.H.S. Hospital Road Stop to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    7h 19m
    $16–23

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Map of how to get from Chinle to Mesa Verde National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 259.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Chinle, AZ, USA and Mesa Verde National Park, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chinle to Mesa Verde National Park. However, you can take the bus to Ft.Defiance - Navajo Transit Building, take the bus to Shiprock - I.H.S. Hospital Road Stop, then drive to Mesa Verde National Park. Alternatively, you can drive from Chinle to Mesa Verde National Park in around 3h 44m.

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