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How to get fromFlagstaff to La Jollaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly Flagstaff to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane FLG - CLD
    4h 35m
    $188–517

  2. Fly Flagstaff to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FLG - SAN
    5h 8m
    $75–352

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    11h 58m
    $94–145

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Flagstaff to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    14h 49m
    $341–533

  5. Drive  488 mi

    1. Drive from Flagstaff to La Jollacar car 488 mi
    8h 2m
    $90–129

  6. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PHX - SAN
    6h 3m
    $254–427

  7. Bus via Tijuana Airport (TIJ)

    1. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2047
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus bus El Paso
    20h 50m
    $125–194

Flagstaff to La Jolla by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 378.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Phoenix Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 11h 58m.

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