Get driving directions

Asks you to enter a destination, then opens driving directions in Apple Maps.

Actions Used

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Open Directions
Open directions to the location passed into this action in your choice of Maps, Google Maps, Citymapper, Transit, or Waze. For example, you can use this action to get directions to an upcoming event on your calendar.
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Ask for Input
Prompts the user to enter a piece of information.

Extra Details

Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Get%20driving%20directions
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Get%20driving%20directions
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Get driving directions” end tell

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