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

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There are 3 ways to get from Grand Canyon 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 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
    5h 27m
    $181–258

  2. Drive 187.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Canyon to Painted Desertcar car 187.3 mi
    4h
    $35–50

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    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. Take the taxi from Winslow Station to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    7h 32m
    $221–473

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  • Distance: 220.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Grand Canyon to Painted Desert. However, you can take the bus to Flagstaff Amtrak Station, walk to Flagstaff, take the train to Winslow Station, then take the taxi to Painted Desert. Alternatively, you can take the train to Williams, AR, walk to Williams Grand Canyon Railway Resort, take the bus to Flagstaff Amtrak Station, walk to Flagstaff, take the train to Winslow Station, then take the taxi to Painted Desert.

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