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How to get fromGrand Canyon South Rim to Painted Desertby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Canyon South Rim to Painted Desert by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Canyon to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Winslow Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Winslow Station to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    5h
    $156–219

  2. Drive 186.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Canyon South Rim to Painted Desertcar car 186.4 mi
    3h 58m
    $34–50

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Grand Canyon South Rim to Tuba City - Bashas Parking Lotcar car
    2. Take the bus from Tuba City - Bashas Parking Lot to Holbrook Junction - Road Stopbus bus 1
    4h 15m
    $52–68

  4. Bus, train, taxi via Grand Canyon Visitor Center

    1. Take the bus from Grand Canyon Imax Theater to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Winslow Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Winslow Station to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    6h 51m
    $179–255

  5. Bus, train, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Winslow Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Winslow Station to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    6h 57m
    $179–260

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 199 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Grand Canyon South Rim, AZ, USA and Painted Desert, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Grand Canyon South Rim to Painted Desert. However, you can take the taxi to Grand Canyon, take the bus to Flagstaff Train Station, walk to Flagstaff, take the train to Winslow Station, then take the taxi to Painted Desert. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Canyon South Rim to Painted Desert via Tuba City - Bashas Parking Lot and Holbrook Junction - Road Stop in around 4h 15m.

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