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How to get fromCarlsbad to Flagstaffby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Carlsbad to Flagstaff by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Flagstaff

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    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane SAN - FLG
    5h 41m
    $66–334

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Flagstafftrain train Southwest Chief
    12h 19m
    $170–364

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to San Diegobus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Flagstaff Bus Stationbus bus
    13h

  4. Drive 451.7 mi

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Flagstaffcar car 451.7 mi
    8h 32m
    $83–120

  5. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Flagstaff

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane CLD - FLG
    5h 58m
    $72–358

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SAN - PHX
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle bus
    6h 33m
    $286–520

  7. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane CLD - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle bus
    6h 39m
    $234–486

Carlsbad to Flagstaff by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 402.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Flagstaff, AZ, USA?

You can take a train from Oceanside to Flagstaff via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 12h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oceanside to Flagstaff Bus Station via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and Phoenix Bus Station in around 13h.

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