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

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

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  1. Bus, train, drive via Big E Steakhouse and Saloon

    best
    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. Drive from Winslow Station to Painted Desertcar car
    6h 51m
    $91–142

  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. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Grand Canyon to Williams, ARtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Williams Grand Canyon Railway Resort to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Flagstaff to Winslow Stationtrain train
    4. Drive from Winslow Station to Painted Desertcar car
    8h 59m
    $134–367

  4. 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
    $72–93

  5. Bus, train, drive

    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. Drive from Winslow Station to Painted Desertcar car
    6h 57m
    $91–147

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  • Distance: 222.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

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 walk to Grand Canyon Visitor Center, take the bus to Big E Steakhouse and Saloon, walk to Grand Canyon Imax Theater, take the bus to Flagstaff Amtrak Station, walk to Flagstaff, take the train to Winslow Station, then drive to Painted Desert. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Canyon South Rim to Painted Desert via Shrine of the Ages Westbound, Train Depot, Grand Canyon, Williams, AR, Williams Grand Canyon Railway Resort, Flagstaff Amtrak Station, Flagstaff, and Winslow Station in around 8h 59m.

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