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Arches National Park
Getting There

LOCATION
The park is located in southeastern Utah, about 5 hours by car from Salt Lake City.

DIRECTIONS
Arches is 5 miles north of Moab on Utah Highway 191. The park is 110 miles west and south of Grand Junction, CO, 236 miles south of Salt Lake City, UT, 360 miles southwest of Denver, CO, and 350 miles north of Grand Canyon NP's South Rim.

TRANSPORTATION:
Eight commercial airlines serve Grand Junction, CO, and Salt Lake City, UT. From Salt Lake City, a commuter airline (Alpine Air: 801-575-2839) and a shuttle bus service (Bighorn Express: 435-587-3061) provide transportation to Moab. Amtrak and Greyhound both provide transportation to Green River (50 miles from Moab), and Greyhound also stops at Crescent Junction (30 miles away). Taxi and shuttle services can be arranged from these locations.

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