What is the cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Northern California?

The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Northern California is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 14h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Northern California?

The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Northern California is to fly and train which takes 7h 58m and costs $160 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Flagstaff and Northern California?

No, there is no direct bus from Flagstaff to Northern California station. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff University North and arriving at Chico Bus Station via 27th Av & Deer Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ, Merced Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Flagstaff and Northern California?

No, there is no direct train from Flagstaff to Northern California. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 39m.

How far is it from Flagstaff to Northern California?

The distance between Flagstaff and Northern California is 712 miles. The road distance is 847.1 miles.

How do I travel from Flagstaff to Northern California without a car?

The best way to get from Flagstaff to Northern California without a car is to bus via Merced which takes 23h 23m and costs $180 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Flagstaff to Northern California?

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Flagstaff to Northern California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Flagstaff to Northern California bus from?

Flagstaff to Northern California bus services, operated by Groome Transportation Phoenix, depart from Flagstaff University North station.

Where do I catch the Flagstaff to Northern California train from?

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

Train or bus from Flagstaff to Northern California?

The best way to get from Flagstaff to Northern California is to bus via Merced which takes 23h 23m and costs $180 - $290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $650 - $1,100 and takes 28h 39m.

Where does the Flagstaff to Northern California bus arrive?

Flagstaff to Northern California bus services, operated by Groome Transportation Phoenix, arrive at Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley station.

Where does the Flagstaff to Northern California train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Flagstaff to Northern California?

Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to Northern California is 847 miles. It takes approximately 14h 16m to drive from Flagstaff to Northern California.

Where can I stay near Northern California?

There are 40+ hotels available in Northern California.

Flagstaff to Northern California - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Flagstaff to Northern California by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Flagstaff, train
best
1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane FLG - SMF
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
7h 58m
$169–559
Drive 842.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Flagstaff to Northern Californiacar 842.2 mi
14h 16m
$154–222
Bus via Merced
1. Take the bus from Flagstaff University North to Phoenix Denny's Deer Valleybus
2. Take the bus from Phoenix, AZ to Mercedbus
3. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus
23h 23m
$188–289
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Flagstaff to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
28h 39m
$673–1,040
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane PHX - SMF
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
9h 8m
$398–494
Bus
1. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Phoenix Denny's Deer Valleybus
2. Take the bus from Phoenix to Sacramentobus
3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus
26h 39m

Flagstaff (FLG) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

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Map of how to get from Flagstaff to Northern California.

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Distance: 707.6 mi
Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Flagstaff University North to Northern California via Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley, 27th Av & Deer Valley Rd, 27th Av & McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ, Merced, Merced Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, and Chico Bus Station in around 23h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Flagstaff to Northern California via Los Angeles and Chico Amtrak in around 28h 39m.

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