What is the cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Carmel?

The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Carmel is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Carmel?

The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Carmel is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $90 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Flagstaff and Carmel?

No, there is no direct bus from Flagstaff station to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff Bus Station and arriving at Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara and Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Flagstaff and Carmel?

No, there is no direct train from Flagstaff to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 31m.

How far is it from Flagstaff to Carmel?

The distance between Flagstaff and Carmel is 597 miles. The road distance is 701.1 miles.

How do I travel from Flagstaff to Carmel without a car?

The best way to get from Flagstaff to Carmel without a car is to train which takes 21h 31m and costs $350 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Flagstaff to Carmel?

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Flagstaff to Carmel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Flagstaff to Carmel bus from?

Flagstaff to Carmel bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Flagstaff Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Flagstaff to Carmel train from?

Flagstaff to Carmel train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flagstaff station.

Train, bus or fly from Flagstaff to Carmel?

The best way to get from Flagstaff to Carmel is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $90 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $350 - $700 and takes 21h 31m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $310 and takes 23h 55m.

Where does the Flagstaff to Carmel bus arrive?

Flagstaff to Carmel bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Flagstaff to Carmel train arrive?

Flagstaff to Carmel train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Flagstaff to Carmel?

Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to Carmel is 701 miles. It takes approximately 11h 50m to drive from Flagstaff to Carmel.

Where can I stay near Carmel?

There are 200+ hotels available in Carmel.

Flagstaff to Carmel - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Flagstaff to Carmel by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus

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Fly Flagstaff to Monterey Regional Airport
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1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane FLG - MRY
6h 18m
$93–373
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Flagstaff to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
21h 31m
$351–684
Bus
1. Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus
4. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus
23h 55m
$183–309
Drive 697.1 mi
1. Drive from Flagstaff to Carmelcar 697.1 mi
11h 50m
$128–184
Fly Flagstaff to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane FLG - SJC
2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle
7h 21m
$150–510
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane PHX - MRY
7h 26m
$377–1,388
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Phoenix Denny's Deer Valleybus
2. Take the bus from Phoenix to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle
25h 38m
$218–328

Flagstaff to Carmel by bus

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Distance: 593.7 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

American Airlines flies from Flagstaff (FLG) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Flagstaff to Carmel via Los Angeles and Salinas in around 21h 31m.

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