There are 5 ways to get from Flagstaff to Pacific Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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
best- Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane FLG - SAN
4h 22m$75–342Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210 / ...
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
11h 31m$86–137Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
14h 21m$342–535Drive 486.5 mi
- Drive from Flagstaff to Pacific Beachcar 486.5 mi
8h 3m$89–129Bus via Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus FlixBus 2047
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
20h 22m$123–192
Flagstaff to Pacific Beach by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Pacific Beach is to bus which costs $85 - $140 and takes 11h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Pacific Beach is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $75 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Flagstaff station to Pacific Beach. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff Bus Station and arriving at Grand Av & Ingraham St via Phoenix Bus Station and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Flagstaff to Pacific Beach. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.
The distance between Flagstaff and Pacific Beach is 377 miles. The road distance is 489.3 miles.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Pacific Beach without a car is to bus which takes 11h 31m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Flagstaff to Pacific Beach, including transfers.
Flagstaff to Pacific Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Flagstaff Bus Station.
Flagstaff to Pacific Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flagstaff station.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Pacific Beach is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $75 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 11h 31m, you could also train, which costs $340 - $550 and takes 14h 21m.
What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and Pacific Beach, CA, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Grand Av & Ingraham St via Phoenix Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 11h 31m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Flagstaff to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Flagstaff to San Diego International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Flagstaff to San Diego International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Flagstaff to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flagstaff to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–450
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Bus from Phoenix to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
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Booking & Getting There
Flagstaff to Pacific Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Flagstaff to Pacific Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to Pacific Beach is 489 miles. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Flagstaff to Pacific Beach.
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