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

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

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Winslow Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Winslow Station to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    7h 45m
    $156–229

  2. Drive 216.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Scottsdale to Painted Desertcar car 216.9 mi
    4h 31m
    $40–58

  3. Fly to Show Low Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Show Low Municipal Airport (SOW)plane plane PHX - SOW
    2. Drive from Show Low Municipal Airport (SOW) to Painted Desertcar car
    5h 20m
    $85–199

  4. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Holbrookbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the taxi from Holbrook to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    8h 12m
    $119–174

  5. Fly to Flagstaff, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane PHX - FLG
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Winslow Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Winslow Station to Painted Deserttaxi taxi
    6h 34m
    $176–451

Phoenix (PHX) to Show Low Municipal Airport (SOW) flights

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Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 278.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Scottsdale, AZ, USA and Painted Desert, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Scottsdale to Painted Desert. However, you can take the line 50 bus to Camelback Rd & 44th St, walk to 44th St & Colter St, take the line 44 bus to 44th St & Washington St, walk to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, take the bus to Flagstaff Train Station, walk to Flagstaff, take the train to Winslow Station, then take the taxi to Painted Desert. Alternatively, you can drive from Scottsdale to Painted Desert in around 4h 31m.

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