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

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There are 10 ways to get from Denver to Painted Desert by plane, car, bus, taxi, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Cortez, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Cortez (CEZ)plane plane DEN - CEZ
    2. Drive from Cortez (CEZ) to Painted Desertcar car
    7h 54m
    $155–265

  2. Drive 557 mi

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

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Denver to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Holbrookbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Holbrook to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    13h 27m
    $201–278

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    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. Take the taxi from Winslow Station to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    15h 36m
    $313–511

  5. Fly to Phoenix, shuttle, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane DEN - 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. Take the taxi from Winslow Station to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    9h 58m
    $453–844

  6. Fly to Prescott, taxi, bus, train

    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. Take the taxi from Winslow Station to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    9h 59m
    $329–720

  7. Fly to Four Corners Regional Airport, taxi, bus

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN)plane plane DEN - FMN
    2. Take the taxi from Orchard Plaza to Newcomb - Firestationtaxi taxi
    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
    $175–465

  8. Fly to Albuquerque International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane DEN - ABQ
    2. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Winslow Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Winslow Station to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    10h 55m
    $340–721

  9. Bus, train, taxi via Albuquerque

    1. Take the bus from Denver to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Winslow Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Winslow Station to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    14h 4m
    $286–438

  10. Bus, taxi via Agua Fria

    1. Take the bus from Denver to Santa Fe - Dulceriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Fe to Albuquerquebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Holbrookbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Holbrook to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    16h 18m
    $208–286

Denver (DEN) to Cortez (CEZ) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 495.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

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 Cortez (CEZ), then drive to Painted Desert. Alternatively, you can take the bus to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center, walk to Albuquerque Bus Station, take the bus to Holbrook, then take the taxi to Painted Desert.

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