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How to get fromCortez to Petrified Forest National Parkby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Cortez to Petrified Forest National Park by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Cortez to Shiprock - I.H.S. Hospital Road Stoptaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Shiprock - I.H.S. Hospital Road Stop to Ft.Defiance - Navajo Transit Buildingbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ft.Defiance - Navajo Transit Building to Sanders - Conoco Storebus bus 15
    4. Take the taxi from Sanders - Conoco Store to Petrified Forest National Parktaxi taxi
    6h 31m
    $308–370

  2. Drive 213.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cortez to Petrified Forest National Parkcar car 213.8 mi
    4h 16m
    $39–57

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  • Distance: 276.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Cortez, CO, USA and Petrified Forest National Park, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cortez to Petrified Forest National Park. However, you can take the taxi to Shiprock - I.H.S. Hospital Road Stop, take the bus to Ft.Defiance - Navajo Transit Building, take the bus to Sanders - Conoco Store, then take the taxi to Petrified Forest National Park. Alternatively, you can drive from Cortez to Petrified Forest National Park in around 4h 16m.

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