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

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There are 7 ways to get from Denver to Painted Desert by plane, train, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Flagstaff, train, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane DEN - FLG
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Winslow Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Winslow Station to Painted Desertcar car
    7h 17m
    $122–432

  2. Fly to Four Corners Regional Airport, drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN)plane plane DEN - FMN
    2. Drive from Orchard Plaza to Newcomb - Firestationcar car
    3. Take the bus from Newcomb - Firestation to Ft.Defiance - Navajo Transit Buildingbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ft.Defiance - Navajo Transit Building to Indian Wells - HHH Road Stop - MP72bus bus
    12h 4m
    $84–349

  3. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Holbrookbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Holbrook to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    14h 42m
    $249–342

  4. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Denver to Las Vegas Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Winslow Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Winslow Station to Painted Desertcar car
    15h 37m
    $314–468

  5. Drive  557 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Painted Desertcar car 557 mi
    11h 51m
    $102–147

  6. Fly to Cortez, drive

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Cortez (CEZ)plane plane DEN - CEZ
    2. Drive from Cortez (CEZ) to Painted Desertcar car
    7h 54m
    $146–253

  7. Fly to Prescott, taxi, bus, train, drive

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Prescott (PRC)plane plane DEN - 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 58m
    $227–584

Denver (DEN) to Flagstaff (FLG) flights

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Duration2hAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 651.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Denver to Painted Desert. However, you can take the train to Denver Airport Station, walk to Denver (DEN) airport, fly to Flagstaff (FLG), take the taxi to Flagstaff, take the train to Winslow Station, then drive to Painted Desert. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Albuquerque Bus Station, take the bus to Holbrook, then take the taxi to Painted Desert.

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