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How to get fromSanta Fe to Painted Desertby train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Fe to Painted Desert by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    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 Holbrookbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Holbrook to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    7h 52m
    $121–178

  2. Drive 295.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Fe to Painted Desertcar car 295.6 mi
    5h 16m
    $54–78

  3. Train, taxi

    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 Winslow Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Winslow Station to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    8h 29m
    $206–338

  4. Fly, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane SAF - FLG
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Winslow Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Winslow Station to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    9h 32m
    $223–562

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Santa Fe to Albuquerquebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Holbrookbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Holbrook to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    8h 46m
    $149–204

Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Flagstaff (FLG) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 340.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Santa Fe, NM, USA and Painted Desert, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Fe to Painted Desert. However, you can take the train to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station, walk to Albuquerque Bus Station, take the bus to Holbrook, then take the taxi to Painted Desert. Alternatively, you can take the train to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station, walk to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, take the train to Winslow Station, then take the taxi to Painted Desert.

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