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

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Holbrookbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the taxi from Holbrook to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    2h 32m
    $94–127

  2. Drive 105.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Flagstaff to Painted Desertcar car 105.6 mi
    2h 51m
    $20–28

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Flagstaff to Winslow Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the taxi from Winslow Station to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    2h 27m
    $129–178

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  • Distance: 133.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Flagstaff to Painted Desert. However, you can take the bus to Holbrook then take the taxi to Painted Desert. Alternatively, you can take the train to Winslow Station then take the taxi to Painted Desert.

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