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

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There are 8 ways to get from Flagstaff to Palo Alto by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly Flagstaff to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane FLG - SFO
    5h 11m
    $82–315

  2. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    19h 16m
    $139–275

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Flagstaff to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    23h 18m
    $315–646

  4. Drive 730.2 mi

    1. Drive from Flagstaff to Palo Altocar car 730.2 mi
    12h 13m
    $134–193

  5. Fly Flagstaff to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane FLG - SJC
    5h 8m
    $101–446

  6. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PHX - SJC
    6h 21m
    $369–431

  7. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PHX - SFO
    6h 24m
    $335–1,150

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Flagstaff University North to Phoenix Denny's Deer Valleybus bus Flagstaff
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    23h 28m
    $155–244

Flagstaff to Palo Alto by bus and train

Calendar27Weekly Services
Duration19h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 645.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Los Angeles Union Station, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 19h 16m.

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