There are 5 ways to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Fort Defiance by plane, bus, train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Gallup, bus
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Gallup (GUP)PHX - GUP
- Take the bus from Gallup - Walmart to Ft.Defiance - Workforce/Fieldhouse
3h 23m$112–122Drive 280.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Fort Defiance280.6 mi
5h 14m$52–74Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Station
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Gallup Amtrak Station
- Take the taxi from Gallup Amtrak Station to Fort Defiance
8h 4m$128–275Fly to Cortez, drive
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Cortez (CEZ)PHX - CEZ
- Drive from Cortez (CEZ) to Fort Defiance
4h 21m$157–262Bus, taxi (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to GallupGreyhound US1210
- Take the taxi from Gallup to Fort Defiance
8h 28m$130–215
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 - $125.
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 train and taxi which takes 8h 4m and costs $120 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Fort Defiance, including transfers.
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.
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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, 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 Gallup Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Fort Defiance.
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- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Phoenix to Gallup
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–105
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Phoenix to Cortez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $24–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $26–50
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $24–90
- Business - advance purchase
- $30–170
- Business Class
- $50–230
- Phone
- +1 928-729-4002
- navajotransit@outlook.com
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Gallup
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $65–95
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