There are 8 ways to get from Escondido to Flagstaff by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)
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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 51m$72–317Bus via San Bernardino
- Take the bus from Escondido to San Bernardinobus
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Phoenixbus La
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
12h 9m$104–153Train
- Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
13h 56m$152–330Drive 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
7h 7m$82–378Bus 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$258–434Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Phoenix, shuttle
- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane CLD - PHX
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak
7h 5m$234–496Bus (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$82–180
Escondido to Flagstaff by bus
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 51m and costs $70 - $320.
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 San Bernardino, Jefferson St & 24th St and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
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 San Bernardino which takes 12h 9m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 51m 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 San Bernardino which takes 12h 9m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $330 and takes 13h 56m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $380 and takes 7h 7m.
What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Flagstaff, AZ, USA?
You can take a bus from Escondido to Flagstaff Train Station via San Bernardino, Phoenix, Jefferson St & 24th St, Washington St & 41st Pl, and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station in around 12h 9m. 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
- $35–240
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
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 54 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 Pacific Hwy & Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Escondido to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at San Bernardino 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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