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How to get fromGrand Canyon North Rim to Mesa Verde National Parkby car or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Grand Canyon North Rim to Mesa Verde National Park by car or bus

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  1. Drive, bus

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    1. Drive from Grand Canyon North Rim to Tuba City - Bashas Parking Lotcar car
    2. Take the bus from Tuba City - Bashas Parking Lot to Ft.Defiance - Navajo Transit Buildingbus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Ft.Defiance - Navajo Transit Building to Shiprock - I.H.S. Hospital Road Stopbus bus
    4. Drive from Shiprock - I.H.S. Hospital Road Stop to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    12h 15m
    $43–62

  2. Drive 364 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Canyon North Rim to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car 364 mi
    7h 17m
    $67–96

  3. Drive, bus via Tuba City

    1. Drive from Grand Canyon North Rim to Tuba City - I.H.S.car car
    2. Take the bus from Tuba City - I.H.S. to Ft.Defiance - Navajo Transit Buildingbus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Ft.Defiance - Navajo Transit Building to Shiprock - I.H.S. Hospital Road Stopbus bus
    4. Drive from Shiprock - I.H.S. Hospital Road Stop to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    12h 24m
    $43–62

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  • Distance: 492.2 mi
  • Duration: 12h 15m

What companies run services between Grand Canyon North Rim, AZ, USA and Mesa Verde National Park, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Grand Canyon North Rim to Mesa Verde National Park. However, you can drive to Tuba City - Bashas Parking Lot, take the bus to Ft.Defiance - Navajo Transit Building, take the bus to Shiprock - I.H.S. Hospital Road Stop, then drive to Mesa Verde National Park. Alternatively, you can drive from Grand Canyon North Rim to Mesa Verde National Park in around 7h 17m.

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