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How to get fromLos Angeles to Painted Desertby train, taxi, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 10 ways to get from Los Angeles to Painted Desert by train, taxi, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Winslow Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the taxi from Winslow Station to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    13h 7m
    $309–538

  2. Drive 557.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Painted Desertcar car 557.8 mi
    10h 32m
    $102–147

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Holbrookbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the taxi from Holbrook to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    15h 2m
    $179–287

  4. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Phoenix, shuttle, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane LAX - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Flagstaff to Winslow Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Winslow Station to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    9h 27m
    $421–677

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Scottsdale Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Scottsdale Airport (SCF)plane plane BUR - SCF
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Holbrookbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Holbrook to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    10h 38m
    $176–508

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Phoenix, shuttle, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane BUR - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Flagstaff to Winslow Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Winslow Station to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    9h 30m
    $490–863

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Prescott, taxi, bus, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Prescott (PRC)plane plane LAX - PRC
    2. Take the taxi from Prescott (PRC) to Camp Verde Chevron Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Camp Verde Chevron Station to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Flagstaff to Winslow Stationtrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Winslow Station to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    9h 22m
    $307–653

  8. Fly Long Beach Airport to Phoenix, shuttle, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane LGB - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Flagstaff to Winslow Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Winslow Station to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    11h 1m
    $364–670

  9. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix, shuttle, train, taxi

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SNA - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Flagstaff to Winslow Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Winslow Station to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    11h 49m
    $515–1,034

  10. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Scottsdale Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Scottsdale Airport (SCF)plane plane SNA - SCF
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Holbrookbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Holbrook to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    12h 53m
    $181–519

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

Calendar143Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Los Angeles to Painted Desert.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 668.5 mi
  • Duration: 13h 7m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Painted Desert, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Painted Desert. However, you can take the train to Winslow Station then take the taxi to Painted Desert. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Holbrook then take the taxi to Painted Desert.

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