There are 6 ways to get from Escondido to Flagstaff by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle
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Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Flagstaff
best- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane SAN - FLG
5h 48m$68–337Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Flagstaff Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210 / ...
13h 51m$88–180Train
- Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
13h 56m$182–370Drive 447.8 mi
- Drive from Escondido to Flagstaffcar 447.8 mi
8h 22m$82–118Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Flagstaff
- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane CLD - FLG
6h 29m$72–358Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus
- 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 39m$298–1,144
Escondido to Flagstaff by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Escondido to Flagstaff is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Escondido to Flagstaff is to bus and fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $65 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to Flagstaff station. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center and arriving at Flagstaff Bus Station via Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Escondido to Flagstaff. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center and arriving at Flagstaff via Oceanside and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 56m.
The distance between Escondido and Flagstaff is 401 miles. The road distance is 450.4 miles.
The best way to get from Escondido to Flagstaff without a car is to bus which takes 13h 51m and costs $85 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Escondido to Flagstaff, including transfers.
Escondido to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Escondido to Flagstaff train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Escondido to Flagstaff is to bus which takes 13h 51m and costs $85 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $370 and takes 13h 56m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $360 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Flagstaff, AZ, USA?
You can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center to Flagstaff Bus Station via Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Dr, Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl, Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Phoenix Bus Station in around 13h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Escondido Transit Center to Flagstaff via Oceanside Transit Center, Oceanside, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 13h 56m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Flagstaff Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-480-710-3441
- [email protected]
- Website
- airportshuttleofphoenix.com
Shuttle from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $184
- Website
- https://airportshuttleofphoenix.com
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More Questions & Answers
Escondido to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Escondido to Flagstaff train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to Flagstaff is 450 miles. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Escondido to Flagstaff.
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