There are 5 ways to get from Flagstaff to Washington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle
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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane FLG - DCA
7h 5m$273–1,127Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
2d 3h$650–1,448Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
2d 8h$322–618Drive 2,158.8 mi
- Drive from Flagstaff to Washingtoncar 2,158.8 mi
35h 10m$394–570Shuttle to Phoenix, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHX - DCA
7h 56m$352–532
Flagstaff to Washington by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Washington is to bus which costs $320 - $650 and takes 2 days 8h.
The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Washington is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs $270 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Flagstaff station to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff Bus Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via St Louis Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Flagstaff to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff and arriving at Washington Union Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
The distance between Flagstaff and Washington is 1934 miles. The road distance is 2171.4 miles.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Washington without a car is to train which takes 2 days 3h and costs $650 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Flagstaff to Washington, including transfers.
Flagstaff to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Flagstaff Bus Station.
Flagstaff to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flagstaff station.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Washington is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs $270 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $650 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 3h, you could also bus, which costs $320 - $650 and takes 2 days 8h.
What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Flagstaff (FLG) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Flagstaff to Washington Union Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 3h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Phoenix to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Phoenix to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Phoenix to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $450–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–460
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–370
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Flagstaff to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Washington is 3h ahead of Flagstaff. It is currently 5:45 PM in Flagstaff and 8:45 PM in Washington.
Flagstaff to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to Washington is 2171 miles. It takes approximately 35h 10m to drive from Flagstaff to Washington.
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