There are 7 ways to get from Flagstaff to California by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Flagstaff to San Diego International Airport
best- Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane FLG - SAN
4h 7m$75–352Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
11h 42m$300–470Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210 / ...
12h 15m$95–150Drive 458 mi
- Drive from Flagstaff to Los Angelescar 458 mi
7h 31m$84–121Fly Flagstaff to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane FLG - SNA
4h 17m$143–522Fly Flagstaff to Long Beach Airport
- Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane FLG - LGB
4h 38m$75–359Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to San Diego International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHX - SAN
5h 17m$254–427
Flagstaff to California by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to California is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to California is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $75 - $360.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Flagstaff Bus Station station and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Flagstaff and arriving at Los Angeles. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 42m.
The distance between Flagstaff and California is 371 miles. The road distance is 460.7 miles.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to California without a car is to train which takes 11h 42m and costs $300 - $470.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Flagstaff to California, including transfers.
Flagstaff to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Flagstaff Bus Station.
Flagstaff to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flagstaff station.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to California is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $75 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $300 - $470 and takes 11h 42m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 12h 15m.
What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and California, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Flagstaff to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $300–470 and the journey takes 11h 42m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Flagstaff to Long Beach Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Monday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Flagstaff to Long Beach Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Flagstaff to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Flagstaff to San Diego International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Flagstaff to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Flagstaff to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Flagstaff to San Diego International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Flagstaff to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Flagstaff to Long Beach Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Flagstaff to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Flagstaff to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flagstaff to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–470
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-480-710-3441
- [email protected]
- Website
- Airport Shuttle of Phoenix
Shuttle from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $182
- Website
- Airport Shuttle of Phoenix
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Booking & Getting There
Flagstaff to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Flagstaff to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to California is 461 miles. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Flagstaff to California.
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