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How to get fromGrand Canyon South Rim to Petrified Forest National Parkby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Canyon South Rim to Petrified Forest National Park 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 Petrified Forest National Parktaxi taxi
    4h 45m
    $175–238

  2. Drive 203.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Canyon South Rim to Petrified Forest National Parkcar car 203.9 mi
    3h 45m
    $38–54

  3. 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 Petrified Forest National Parktaxi taxi
    6h 35m
    $198–275

  4. 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 Petrified Forest National Parktaxi taxi
    6h 41m
    $198–280

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 205.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Grand Canyon South Rim, AZ, USA and Petrified Forest National Park, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Grand Canyon South Rim to Petrified Forest National Park. 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 Petrified Forest National Park. Alternatively, you can drive from Grand Canyon South Rim to Petrified Forest National Park in around 3h 45m.

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