There are 7 ways to get from Escondido to Flagstaff by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Flagstaff
best- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & 2nd Avbus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane SAN - FLG
5h 37m$66–287Bus via Fontana
- Take the bus from Escondido to Fontanabus
- Take the bus from Fontana to Phoenixbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
12h 28m$103–152Train
- Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
13h 56m$302–470Drive 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 39m$82–378Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & 2nd Avbus
- 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 29m$258–434Bus
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus 235 / ...
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Flagstaff Bus Stationbus
14h$84–150
Escondido to Flagstaff by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 37m and costs $65 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to Flagstaff station. However, there are services departing from Escondido and arriving at Flagstaff Train Station via Fontana, Jefferson St & 24th St and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.
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 via Fontana which takes 12h 28m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Escondido to Flagstaff, including transfers.
Escondido to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Escondido 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 via Fontana which takes 12h 28m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $300 - $470 and takes 13h 56m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $380 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Flagstaff, AZ, USA?
You can take a bus from Escondido to Flagstaff Train Station via Fontana, Phoenix, Jefferson St & 24th St, Washington St & 41st Pl, and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station in around 12h 28m. 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 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 Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- 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 Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–450
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & 2nd Av
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & 2nd Av
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Bl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Escondido to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $28–45
Bus from Fontana to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $50–75
- 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
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Flagstaff Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Escondido to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Fontana 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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