There are 6 ways to get from Flagstaff to Sacramento by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus
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 45m$106–471Bus via Merced
- Take the bus from Flagstaff University North to Phoenix Denny's Deer Valleybus
- Take the bus from Phoenix, AZ to Mercedbus
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
20h 27m$162–259Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
26h 40m$359–718Drive 749.1 mi
- Drive from Flagstaff to Sacramentocar 749.1 mi
12h 31m$137–198Shuttle 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 4m$334–416Bus
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Phoenix Denny's Deer Valleybus Flagstaff
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Sacramentobus Guadalajara
22h 58m$169–259
Flagstaff to Sacramento by bus
Questions & Answers
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 45m 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 and Merced Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 27m.
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 via Merced which takes 20h 27m and costs $160 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 45m 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 45m and costs $100 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus via Merced, which costs $160 - $260 and takes 20h 27m, you could also train, which costs $350 - $750 and takes 26h 40m.
What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Flagstaff (FLG) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) twice daily. 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, Merced, and Merced Bus Stop in around 20h 27m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Phoenix to Sacramento International Airport via Ontario/San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Phoenix to Sacramento International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Phoenix to Sacramento International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Phoenix to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Phoenix to Sacramento International Airport via Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Flagstaff to Sacramento International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Phoenix to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Flagstaff to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- https://groometransportation.com/phoenix-airport/?&sd_client_id=d8dca231-4b1d-4fa2-b53c-9a6a93b47ffd
Bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Book at
- https://groometransportation.com/phoenix-airport/?&sd_client_id=d8dca231-4b1d-4fa2-b53c-9a6a93b47ffd
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Phoenix, AZ to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $110–140
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Phoenix, AZ to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $85–120
- Titanium
- $90–100
Bus from Phoenix to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $95–140
- Titanium
- $109–114
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Phone
- +1-480-710-3441
- [email protected]
- Website
- airportshuttleofphoenix.com
Shuttle from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $182
- Website
- https://airportshuttleofphoenix.com
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More Questions & Answers
Flagstaff to Sacramento bus services, operated by Groome Transportation Phoenix, arrive at Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley station.
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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