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

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

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tucson Downtown to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Winslow Stationtrain
    3. Take the taxi from Winslow Station to Painted Deserttaxi
    8h 12m
    $160–280

  2. Drive 281.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tucson to Painted Desertcar281.8 mi
    6h 24m
    $52–75

  3. Shuttle, fly to Show Low Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Show Low Municipal Airport (SOW)planePHX - SOW
    3. Drive from Show Low Municipal Airport (SOW) to Painted Desertcar
    6h 16m
    $206–290

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Holbrookbus
    3. Take the taxi from Holbrook to Painted Deserttaxi
    9h 17m
    $143–218

  5. Shuttle, fly to Gallup, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Gallup (GUP)planePHX - GUP
    3. Take the bus from Gallup - R&M Rent to Own to Ft.Defiance - Navajo Transit Buildingbus
    4. Take the bus from Ft.Defiance - Navajo Transit Building to Indian Wells - HHH Road Stop - MP72bus
    9h 28m
    $263–281

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Tucson 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 Tucson to Painted Desert in around 6h 24m.

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