There are 2 ways to get from Tusayan to Painted Desert by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tusayan to Painted Desert is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Tusayan to Painted Desert is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Tusayan and Painted Desert is 215 miles. The road distance is 177.1 miles.
The best way to get from Tusayan to Painted Desert without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 5h 12m and costs $150 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Tusayan to Painted Desert, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Tusayan to Painted Desert is 177 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Tusayan to Painted Desert.
What companies run services between Tusayan, AZ, USA and Painted Desert, AZ, USA?
There is no direct connection from Tusayan to Painted Desert. However, you can take the bus to Flagstaff Amtrak, walk to Flagstaff, take the train to Winslow Station, then take the taxi to Painted Desert. Alternatively, you can drive from Tusayan to Painted Desert in around 4h 19m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Flagstaff to Winslow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $16–27
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $7–60
- Business - advance purchase
- $10–80
- Business Class
- $17–170
- Phone
- +1 928-350-8466
- Website
- arizonashuttle.com
Bus from Tusayan IMAX Theater to Flagstaff Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Book at
- https://groometransportation.com/phoenix-airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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