What is the cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Santa Monica?

The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Santa Monica is to bus which costs $80 - $140 and takes 14h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Santa Monica?

The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Santa Monica is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $65 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Flagstaff and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct bus from Flagstaff station to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff Bus Station and arriving at 5th / Santa Monica via Patsaouras Transit Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Flagstaff and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct train from Flagstaff to Santa Monica station. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

How far is it from Flagstaff to Santa Monica?

The distance between Flagstaff and Santa Monica is 419 miles. The road distance is 476.4 miles.

How do I travel from Flagstaff to Santa Monica without a car?

The best way to get from Flagstaff to Santa Monica without a car is to train which takes 12h 45m and costs $140 - $330.

How long does it take to get from Flagstaff to Santa Monica?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Flagstaff to Santa Monica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Flagstaff to Santa Monica bus from?

Flagstaff to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Flagstaff Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Flagstaff to Santa Monica train from?

Flagstaff to Santa Monica train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flagstaff station.

Train, bus or fly from Flagstaff to Santa Monica?

The best way to get from Flagstaff to Santa Monica is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $65 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $330 and takes 12h 45m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 14h 16m.

Where does the Flagstaff to Santa Monica bus arrive?

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

Where does the Flagstaff to Santa Monica train arrive?

Flagstaff to Santa Monica train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Flagstaff to Santa Monica?

Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to Santa Monica is 476 miles. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Flagstaff to Santa Monica.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica?

There are 3226+ hotels available in Santa Monica.

Flagstaff to Santa Monica - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Flagstaff to Santa Monica by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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Fly Flagstaff to Los Angeles International Airport
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1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane FLG - LAX
5h 3m
$67–293
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Flagstaff to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
12h 45m
$140–324
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210 / ...
14h 16m
$84–132
Drive 473.7 mi
1. Drive from Flagstaff to Santa Monicacar 473.7 mi
7h 49m
$87–125
Fly Flagstaff to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane FLG - BUR
6h 56m
$87–411
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PHX - LAX
6h 12m
$281–428

Flagstaff to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram (Amtrak)

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Distance: 416.6 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

American Airlines flies from Flagstaff (FLG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Flagstaff to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $130–320 and the journey takes 11h 42m.

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