What is the cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Flagstaff?

The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Flagstaff is to bus which costs $75 - $160 and takes 10h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Cajon to Flagstaff?

The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Flagstaff is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $65 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between El Cajon and Flagstaff?

No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Flagstaff station. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Flagstaff Bus Station via Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

Is there a direct train between El Cajon and Flagstaff?

No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Flagstaff. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Flagstaff via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 39m.

How far is it from El Cajon to Flagstaff?

The distance between El Cajon and Flagstaff is 385 miles. The road distance is 471 miles.

How do I travel from El Cajon to Flagstaff without a car?

The best way to get from El Cajon to Flagstaff without a car is to bus which takes 10h 55m and costs $75 - $160.

How long does it take to get from El Cajon to Flagstaff?

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from El Cajon to Flagstaff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Cajon to Flagstaff bus from?

El Cajon to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Cajon Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the El Cajon to Flagstaff train from?

El Cajon to Flagstaff train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Train, bus or fly from El Cajon to Flagstaff?

The best way to get from El Cajon to Flagstaff is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $65 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 10h 55m, you could also train, which costs $200 - $430 and takes 14h 39m.

Where does the El Cajon to Flagstaff bus arrive?

El Cajon to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.

Where does the El Cajon to Flagstaff train arrive?

El Cajon to Flagstaff train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from El Cajon to Flagstaff?

Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Flagstaff is 471 miles. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from El Cajon to Flagstaff.

How do I get a bus ticket from El Cajon to Flagstaff?

Book your El Cajon to Flagstaff bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Flagstaff?

There are 412+ hotels available in Flagstaff.

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

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Fly San Diego International Airport to Flagstaff
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1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane SAN - FLG
5h 31m
$66–342
Bus
1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0851S
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Flagstaff Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210 / ...
10h 55m
$79–151
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
14h 39m
$202–430
Drive 468.3 mi
1. Drive from El Cajon to Flagstaffcar 468.3 mi
7h 41m
$86–124
Fly San Diego International Airport to Phoenix, shuttle
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SAN - PHX
2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle
6h 23m
$296–1,149
Tram, line 101 bus to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to Flagstaff
1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Civic Center Stationtram
2. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to UCSD Central Campus Stationtram
3. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Encinitas Station Stall 3bus
4. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane CLD - FLG
8h 42m
$76–387
Bus via El Centro
1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
11h 44m
$80–140

El Cajon to Flagstaff by bus

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Distance: 383 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Flagstaff (FLG) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Flagstaff Bus Station via Phoenix Bus Station in around 10h 55m.

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