There are 7 ways to get from El Centro to Flagstaff by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, 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 Imperial County Airport to Phoenix, shuttle
best- Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Phoenix (PHX)plane IPL - PHX
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak
4h 43m$293–534Bus via Phoenix (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus FlixBus 2054
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus FlixBus 2047
8h 49m$61–93Drive 372.8 mi
- Drive from El Centro to Flagstaffcar 372.8 mi
6h 8m$68–99Fly Imperial County Airport to Flagstaff
- Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane IPL - FLG
7h 57m$96–417Bus to Phoenix, fly to Flagstaff
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane PHX - FLG
7h 12m$90–319Bus to Yuma International Airport, fly to Flagstaff
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transitbus
- Fly from Yuma International Airport (YUM) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane YUM - FLG
8h 46m$79–368Bus
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0850
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Flagstaff Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
11h 25m$73–121
El Centro to Flagstaff by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Centro to Flagstaff is to bus via Phoenix which costs $60 - $95 and takes 8h 49m.
The fastest way to get from El Centro to Flagstaff is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 43m and costs $290 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from El Centro to Flagstaff station. However, there are services departing from El Centro Bus Stop and arriving at Flagstaff Train Station via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
The distance between El Centro and Flagstaff is 367 miles. The road distance is 375 miles.
The best way to get from El Centro to Flagstaff without a car is to bus via Phoenix which takes 8h 49m and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from El Centro to Flagstaff, including transfers.
El Centro to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from El Centro Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from El Centro to Flagstaff is to bus via Phoenix which takes 8h 49m and costs $60 - $95. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $95 - $420 and takes 7h 57m.
El Centro to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Centro to Flagstaff is 375 miles. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from El Centro to Flagstaff.
What companies run services between El Centro, CA, USA and Flagstaff, AZ, USA?
You can take a bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Flagstaff Train Station via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station in around 8h 49m. Alternatively, Southern Airways Express and American Airlines fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Flagstaff (FLG) every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Imperial County Airport to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from Imperial County Airport to Flagstaff via Los Angeles, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Imperial County Airport to Flagstaff via Phoenix, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Imperial County Airport to Flagstaff via Los Angeles, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 24m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Phoenix to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Yuma International Airport to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- 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
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