There are 6 ways to get from Flagstaff to Sacramento by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, 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 from Flagstaff
best- Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane FLG - SMF
4h 53m$105–471Bus
- Take the bus from Flagstaff University North to Phoenix Denny's Deer Valleybus
- Take the bus from Phoenix, AZ to Modestobus
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
20h 22m$155–244Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
26h 40m$604–937Drive 749.1 mi
- Drive from Flagstaff to Sacramentocar 749.1 mi
12h 31m$133–192Shuttle to Phoenix, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane PHX - SMF
6h 2m$344–376Bus via Paradise
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Strip to Fresno Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
21h 35m$151–241
Flagstaff to Sacramento by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Sacramento is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Sacramento is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $100 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Flagstaff to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff University North and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via 27th Av & Deer Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ, McHenry Ave & Fairmont Ave and Modesto Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Flagstaff to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff and arriving at Sacramento via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 40m.
The distance between Flagstaff and Sacramento is 620 miles. The road distance is 753.5 miles.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 20h 22m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Flagstaff to Sacramento, including transfers.
Flagstaff to Sacramento bus services, operated by Groome Transportation Phoenix, depart from Flagstaff University North station.
Flagstaff to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flagstaff station.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Sacramento is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $100 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 20h 22m, you could also train, which costs $600 - $950 and takes 26h 40m.
What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flagstaff University North to Sacramento Bus Station via Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley, 27th Av & Deer Valley Rd, 27th Av & McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ, Modesto, McHenry Ave & Fairmont Ave, Bay D - Modesto Transit Center - exit on, and Modesto Bus Stop in around 20h 22m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Phoenix to Sacramento International Airport via Ontario/San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Phoenix to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Flagstaff to Sacramento International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Flagstaff to Sacramento International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Phoenix to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Flagstaff to Sacramento International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Flagstaff to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flagstaff to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–470
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–470
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 928-350-8466
- Website
- arizonashuttle.com
Bus from Flagstaff University North to Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Book at
- Groome Transportation - Phoenix, AZ
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Phoenix, AZ to Modesto
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–150
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $120–150
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Phoenix, AZ to Modesto
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $80–120
- Titanium
- $91–96
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-480-710-3441
- [email protected]
- Website
- Airport Shuttle of Phoenix
Shuttle from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $182
- Website
- Airport Shuttle of Phoenix
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Las Vegas Strip to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Flagstaff to Sacramento bus services, operated by Groome Transportation Phoenix, arrive at Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley station.
Sacramento is 1h behind Flagstaff. It is currently 2:03 PM in Flagstaff and 1:03 PM in Sacramento.
Flagstaff to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to Sacramento is 753 miles. It takes approximately 12h 31m to drive from Flagstaff to Sacramento.
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