There are 5 ways to get from Flagstaff to California by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to San Diego International Airport
best- Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane FLG - SAN
3h 53m$76–392Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
11h 42m$180–360Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210 / ...
12h 15m$80–160Drive 458 mi
- Drive from Flagstaff to Los Angelescar 458 mi
7h 31m$84–121Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane FLG - SNA
4h 12m$129–472
Flagstaff to California by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to California is to bus which costs $80 - $160 and takes 12h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to California is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $75 - $400.
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 $180 - $360.
It takes approximately 3h 53m 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 3h 53m and costs $75 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $360 and takes 11h 42m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 12h 15m.
What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and California, USA?
American Airlines flies from Flagstaff (FLG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Flagstaff to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $180–360 and the journey takes 11h 42m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Flagstaff to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Flagstaff to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Flagstaff to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Flagstaff to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
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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