There are 6 ways to get from Flagstaff to Escondido by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane FLG - CLD
4h 25m$109–397Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane FLG - SAN
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus
5h 19m$78–387Bus via Las Vegas
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus Greyhound US1020S
- Take the bus from Las Vegas to Escondidobus Lxus 2121
12h 19m$143–202Train
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
14h 19m$183–364Drive 447.4 mi
- Drive from Flagstaff to Escondidocar 447.4 mi
8h 24m$82–118Bus
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus
- Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235 / ...
20h 44m$120–191
Flagstaff to Escondido by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Escondido is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Escondido is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $100 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Flagstaff station to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff Bus Station and arriving at Escondido via South Strip Transit Terminal and Las Vegas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Flagstaff to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.
The distance between Flagstaff and Escondido is 370 miles. The road distance is 450 miles.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Escondido without a car is to bus via Las Vegas which takes 12h 19m and costs $140 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Flagstaff to Escondido, including transfers.
Flagstaff to Escondido bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Flagstaff Bus Station.
Flagstaff to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flagstaff station.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Escondido is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $100 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus via Las Vegas, which costs $140 - $210 and takes 12h 19m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $370 and takes 14h 19m.
What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Flagstaff (FLG) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Escondido via Las Vegas BusTerminal, South Strip Transit Terminal, NB Casino Center at Coolidge, and Las Vegas in around 12h 19m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Flagstaff to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Flagstaff to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Flagstaff to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Las Vegas BusTerminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Las Vegas to Escondido
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $75–110
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Santa Fe Depot to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Phoenix to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Flagstaff to Escondido bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Las Vegas BusTerminal station.
Flagstaff to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to Escondido is 450 miles. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Flagstaff to Escondido.
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