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

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There are 4 ways to get from Phoenix 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
    5h 52m
    $157–229

  2. Drive 228.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Phoenix to Painted Desertcar car 228.3 mi
    4h 43m
    $42–61

  3. Fly, 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
    4h 21m
    $61–155

  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
    6h 7m
    $123–180

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Phoenix to Painted Desert. However, you can 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 Phoenix to Painted Desert in around 4h 43m.

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