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How to get fromDurango to Painted Desertby bus, taxi, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Durango to Painted Desert by bus, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Durango 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
    10h 57m
    $150–235

  2. Drive 229.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durango to Painted Desertcar car 229.6 mi
    5h 37m
    $42–61

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Durango to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus 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
    11h 34m
    $235–395

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  • Distance: 504.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Durango to Painted Desert. However, you can take the bus to Albuquerque Bus Station, take the bus to Holbrook, then take the taxi to Painted Desert. Alternatively, you can drive from Durango to Painted Desert in around 5h 37m.

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