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How to get fromPainted Desert to Mesa Verde National Parkby bus or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Painted Desert to Mesa Verde National Park by bus or car

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Indian Wells - HHH Road Stop - MP72 to Ft.Defiance - Navajo Transit Buildingbus bus 9
    2. Take the bus from Ft.Defiance - Navajo Transit Building to Shiprock - I.H.S. Hospital Road Stopbus bus
    3. Drive from Shiprock - I.H.S. Hospital Road Stop to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    7h 50m
    $39–51

  2. Drive 225 mi

    1. Drive from Painted Desert to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car 225 mi
    5h 28m
    $42–60

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  • Distance: 265.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Painted Desert, AZ, USA and Mesa Verde National Park, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Painted Desert to Mesa Verde National Park. However, you can take the taxi to Indian Wells - HHH Road Stop - MP72, take the bus to Ft.Defiance - Navajo Transit Building, take the bus to Shiprock - I.H.S. Hospital Road Stop, then drive to Mesa Verde National Park. Alternatively, you can drive from Painted Desert to Mesa Verde National Park in around 5h 28m.

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