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How to get fromSan Diego to Painted Desertby plane, train, taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Painted Desert by plane, train, taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Flagstaff, train, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane SAN - FLG
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Winslow Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Winslow Station to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    6h 56m
    $194–498

  2. Fly to Show Low Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Show Low Municipal Airport (SOW)plane plane SAN - SOW
    2. Drive from Show Low Municipal Airport (SOW) to Painted Desertcar car
    5h 31m
    $65–308

  3. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Holbrookbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Holbrook to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    15h 39m
    $171–276

  4. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Winslow Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Winslow Station to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    15h 50m
    $323–597

  5. Drive 574.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Painted Desertcar car 574.6 mi
    10h 33m
    $105–152

  6. Fly to Phoenix, shuttle, train, taxi

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SAN - 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
    7h 47m
    $412–694

  7. Bus, taxi via Cross Border Express, San Diego

    1. Take the bus from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Cross Border Xpressbus bus 4.1
    2. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Phoenixbus bus Cbx
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Holbrookbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Holbrook to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    28h 42m
    $199–299

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Flagstaff (FLG) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Diego to Painted Desert.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 482.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Painted Desert, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Painted Desert. However, you can fly to Flagstaff (FLG), take the taxi to Flagstaff, take the train to Winslow Station, then take the taxi to Painted Desert. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Old Town Station, walk to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, take the bus to Phoenix Bus Station, take the bus to Holbrook, then take the taxi to Painted Desert.

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