There are 7 ways to get from Chula Vista to Flagstaff by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, tram, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly San Diego International Airport to Flagstaff
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane SAN - FLG
5h 12m$64–282Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Flagstaff Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210 / ...
13h 11m$95–141Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
14h 37m$347–537Drive 484.2 mi
- Drive from Chula Vista to Flagstaffcar 484.2 mi
7h 56m$89–128Fly San Diego International Airport to Phoenix, shuttle
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SAN - PHX
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak
6h 4m$256–429Tram, line 101 bus to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to Flagstaff
- Take the tram from E Street Station to UCSD Central Campus Stationtram
- Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Encinitas Station Stall 3bus
- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane CLD - FLG
8h 20m$83–389Bus via Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Phoenixbus Cbx
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus FlixBus 2047
16h 57m$112–162
Chula Vista to Flagstaff by tram and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Flagstaff is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 7h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Flagstaff is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $60 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to Flagstaff station. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Bus Terminal and arriving at Flagstaff Bus Station via Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Chula Vista station to Flagstaff. However, there are services departing from E Street Station and arriving at Flagstaff via San Diego and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.
The distance between Chula Vista and Flagstaff is 376 miles. The road distance is 487 miles.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Flagstaff without a car is to bus which takes 13h 11m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Chula Vista to Flagstaff, including transfers.
Chula Vista to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.
Chula Vista to Flagstaff train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Flagstaff is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $60 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 13h 11m, you could also train, which costs $340 - $550 and takes 14h 37m.
What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Flagstaff, AZ, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Flagstaff (FLG) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from H Street Station to Flagstaff Bus Station via San Ysidro Station, San Ysidro Bus Terminal, and Phoenix Bus Station in around 13h 11m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Flagstaff via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–380
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–450
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from E Street Station to UCSD Central Campus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Flagstaff Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-480-710-3441
- [email protected]
- Website
- Airport Shuttle of Phoenix
Shuttle from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $184
- Website
- Airport Shuttle of Phoenix
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Encinitas Station Stall 3
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Chula Vista to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Chula Vista to Flagstaff train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chula Vista to Flagstaff is 487 miles. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Chula Vista to Flagstaff.
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