There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Fort Defiance by plane, bus, taxi, rideshare, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Gallup (GUP)plane PHX - GUP
- Take the bus from Gallup - Walmart to Ft.Defiance - Workforce/Fieldhousebus
3h 23m$110–124Drive 280.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Fort Defiancecar 280.6 mi
5h 14m$52–74Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Gallupbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the taxi from Gallup to Fort Defiancetaxi
7h 33m$140–205Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Phoenix-PHX to Fort Defiance280.6 mi
5h 14mBus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Gallup Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Gallup Amtrak Station to Fort Defiancetaxi
8h 5m$184–305Bus, train, taxi via Camp Verde
- Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Camp Verde Chevron Stationbus
- Take the bus from Camp Verde Chevron Station to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus Phx
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Gallup Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Gallup Amtrak Station to Fort Defiancetaxi
8h 21m$243–385
Phoenix (PHX) to Gallup (GUP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Fort Defiance is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Fort Defiance is to fly and bus which takes 3h 23m and costs $110 - $130.
The distance between Phoenix Airport (PHX) and Fort Defiance is 270 miles. The road distance is 282.3 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Fort Defiance without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 7h 33m and costs $140 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Fort Defiance, including transfers.
Fort Defiance is 1h ahead of Phoenix Airport (PHX). It is currently 3:41 AM in Phoenix Airport (PHX) and 4:41 AM in Fort Defiance.
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Fort Defiance is 282 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Fort Defiance.
There are two+ hotels available in Fort Defiance.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Phoenix Airport (PHX) and Fort Defiance. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Phoenix Airport (PHX), USA and Fort Defiance, AZ, USA?
There is no direct connection from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Fort Defiance. However, you can fly to Gallup (GUP), take the taxi to Gallup - Walmart, then take the bus to Ft.Defiance - Workforce/Fieldhouse. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to 24th St Station, walk to Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), take the bus to Gallup, then take the taxi to Fort Defiance.
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Phoenix to Gallup
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Flagstaff to Gallup Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Flagstaff to Gallup Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 928-729-4002
- [email protected]
- Website
- navajotransit.navajo-nsn.gov
Bus from Gallup - Walmart to Ft.Defiance - Workforce/Fieldhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://navajotransit.navajo-nsn.gov
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Gallup
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Gallup
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 928-350-8466
- Website
- arizonashuttle.com
Bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Camp Verde Chevron Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://groometransportation.com/phoenix-airport/?&sd_client_id=d8dca231-4b1d-4fa2-b53c-9a6a93b47ffd
Bus from Camp Verde Chevron Station to Flagstaff Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://groometransportation.com/phoenix-airport/?&sd_client_id=d8dca231-4b1d-4fa2-b53c-9a6a93b47ffd
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Phoenix-PHX to Fort Defiance
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $90–130
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