There are 5 ways to get from Flagstaff to San Diego 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
3h 16m$74–367Bus (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 21m$77–152Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
14h 15m$199–416Drive 483.2 mi
- Drive from Flagstaff to San Diegocar 483.2 mi
7h 55m$89–128Bus via Cross Border Express, San Diego
- 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
19h 9m$124–217
Flagstaff to San Diego by bus and tram (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to San Diego is to bus which costs $75 - $160 and takes 11h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to San Diego is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $70 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Flagstaff station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff Bus Station and arriving at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop via Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Flagstaff to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff and arriving at San Diego via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.
The distance between Flagstaff and San Diego is 365 miles. The road distance is 486 miles.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 11h 21m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Flagstaff to San Diego, including transfers.
Flagstaff to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Flagstaff Bus Station.
Flagstaff to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flagstaff station.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to San Diego is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $70 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 11h 21m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $420 and takes 14h 15m.
What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to County Center/Little Italy Station via Phoenix Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 11h 21m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Flagstaff to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Flagstaff to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Flagstaff to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Phoenix to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Flagstaff to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Flagstaff to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to San Diego is 486 miles. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Flagstaff to San Diego.
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