What is the cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to San Francisco is to bus which costs $130 - $270 and takes 21h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Flagstaff to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to San Francisco is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $75 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Flagstaff and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from Flagstaff station to San Francisco station. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff Bus Station and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Flagstaff and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct train from Flagstaff to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff and arriving at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via Los Angeles and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 10m.

How far is it from Flagstaff to San Francisco?

The distance between Flagstaff and San Francisco is 643 miles. The road distance is 760.3 miles.

How do I travel from Flagstaff to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from Flagstaff to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 21h 20m and costs $130 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Flagstaff to San Francisco?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Flagstaff to San Francisco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Flagstaff to San Francisco bus from?

Flagstaff to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Flagstaff Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Flagstaff to San Francisco train from?

Flagstaff to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flagstaff station.

Train, bus or fly from Flagstaff to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Flagstaff to San Francisco is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $75 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $270 and takes 21h 20m, you could also train and Caltrain, which costs $310 - $650 and takes 24h 10m.

Where does the Flagstaff to San Francisco bus arrive?

Flagstaff to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Flagstaff to San Francisco train arrive?

Flagstaff to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Flagstaff to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to San Francisco is 760 miles. It takes approximately 12h 33m to drive from Flagstaff to San Francisco.

How do I get a train ticket from Flagstaff to San Francisco?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Flagstaff to San Francisco?

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Flagstaff to San Francisco - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Flagstaff to San Francisco by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, shuttle, bus, or subway

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Fly Flagstaff to San Francisco International Airport
best
1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane FLG - SFO
4h 41m
$78–319
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
21h 20m
$134–270
Train, Caltrain
1. Take the train from Flagstaff to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain
3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
24h 10m
$315–652
Drive 755.9 mi
1. Drive from Flagstaff to San Franciscocar 755.9 mi
12h 33m
$138–200
Fly Flagstaff to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain
1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane FLG - SJC
2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
6h 2m
$106–452
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to San Francisco International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PHX - SFO
5h 54m
$331–1,094
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Phoenix Denny's Deer Valleybus
2. Take the bus from Phoenix to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus
3. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Civic Center / UN Plazasubway
23h 35m
$163–257

Flagstaff to San Francisco by bus (Greyhound)

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Distance: 639.3 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and San Francisco, 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 San Francisco Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station in around 21h 20m.

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