There are 5 ways to get from California to Flagstaff by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane SNA - FLG
3h 46m$125–429Fly from San Diego International Airport
cheapest- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane SAN - FLG
4h 49m$66–342Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
10h 32m$180–360Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Flagstaff Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210 / ...
12h 25m$80–160Drive 452.3 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Flagstaffcar 452.3 mi
7h 45m$83–120
California to Flagstaff by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Flagstaff is to bus which costs $80 - $160 and takes 12h 25m.
The fastest way to get from California to Flagstaff is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $120 - $430.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles Union Station station and arriving at Flagstaff Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Flagstaff. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 32m.
The distance between California and Flagstaff is 387 miles. The road distance is 454.9 miles.
The best way to get from California to Flagstaff without a car is to train which takes 10h 32m and costs $180 - $360.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from California to Flagstaff, including transfers.
California to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to Flagstaff train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Flagstaff is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $120 - $430. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $360 and takes 10h 32m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 12h 25m.
What companies run services between California, USA and Flagstaff, AZ, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Flagstaff (FLG) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Flagstaff once daily. Tickets cost $180–360 and the journey takes 10h 32m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Flagstaff Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
California to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Flagstaff Bus Station.
California to Flagstaff train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Flagstaff station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Flagstaff is 455 miles. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from California to Flagstaff.
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