There are 5 ways to get from Flagstaff to San Marcos by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, 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 to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane FLG - CLD
4h 19m$102–397Drive 446.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Flagstaff to San Marcoscar 446.6 mi
8h 25m$82–118Train
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Riversidetrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
14h 14m$164–339Bus
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus FlixBus 2017
17h 19m$95–180Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus
- Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane FLG - SAN
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus
5h 53m$84–394
Flagstaff to San Marcos by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to San Marcos is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to San Marcos is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $100 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Flagstaff station to San Marcos. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff Bus Station and arriving at Mission Rd & Pico Av via Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 and Vista Transit Center Stall 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Flagstaff to San Marcos station. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff and arriving at San Marcos Civic Center Station via Riverside - Downtown and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 14m.
The distance between Flagstaff and San Marcos is 364 miles. The road distance is 449.2 miles.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to San Marcos without a car is to train which takes 14h 14m and costs $160 - $340.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Flagstaff to San Marcos, including transfers.
Flagstaff to San Marcos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Flagstaff Bus Station.
Flagstaff to San Marcos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flagstaff station.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to San Marcos is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $100 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $340 and takes 14h 14m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 17h 19m.
What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and San Marcos, CA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Flagstaff (FLG) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Flagstaff to San Marcos Civic Center Station via Riverside - Downtown, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 14h 14m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Flagstaff to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Flagstaff to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- 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
- $190–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flagstaff to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–320
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Flagstaff to San Marcos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Flagstaff to San Marcos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Riverside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to San Marcos is 449 miles. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Flagstaff to San Marcos.
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