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How to get fromSanta Fe to Fort Defianceby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Fe to Fort Defiance by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Gallup Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Gallup Amtrak Station to Fort Defiancetaxi taxi
    5h 55m
    $156–248

  2. Drive 229 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Fe to Fort Defiancecar car 229 mi
    3h 42m
    $42–61

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Gallupbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Gallup to Fort Defiancetaxi taxi
    5h 59m
    $118–163

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Santa Fe to Albuquerquebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Gallupbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Gallup to Fort Defiancetaxi taxi
    6h 53m
    $146–189

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  • Distance: 256.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Santa Fe, NM, USA and Fort Defiance, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Fe to Fort Defiance. However, you can take the train to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station, walk to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, take the train to Gallup Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Fort Defiance. Alternatively, you can take the train to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station, walk to Albuquerque Bus Station, take the bus to Gallup, then take the taxi to Fort Defiance.

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