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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 (Greyhound)

    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 47m
    $145–183

  2. Drive  105.6 mi

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

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Flagstaff to Winslow Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Drive from Winslow Station to Painted Desertcar car
    2h 27m
    $43–66

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  • Distance: 133.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

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 a train from Flagstaff to Painted Desert via Winslow Station in around 2h 27m.

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