What is the cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to White Sands National Park?

The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to White Sands National Park is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Flagstaff to White Sands National Park?

The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to White Sands National Park is to fly and drive which takes 6h 20m and costs $140 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Flagstaff and White Sands National Park?

No, there is no direct bus from Flagstaff station to White Sands National Park station. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff Train Station and arriving at Alamogordo Bus Station via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station and Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.

How far is it from Flagstaff to White Sands National Park?

The distance between Flagstaff and White Sands National Park is 620 miles. The road distance is 477 miles.

How do I travel from Flagstaff to White Sands National Park without a car?

The best way to get from Flagstaff to White Sands National Park without a car is to bus which takes 13h 32m and costs $110 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Flagstaff to White Sands National Park?

It takes approximately 10h 59m to get from Flagstaff to White Sands National Park, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Flagstaff to White Sands National Park bus from?

Flagstaff to White Sands National Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Flagstaff Train Station.

Where does the Flagstaff to White Sands National Park bus arrive?

Flagstaff to White Sands National Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station.

Can I drive from Flagstaff to White Sands National Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to White Sands National Park is 477 miles. It takes approximately 9h 24m to drive from Flagstaff to White Sands National Park.

Where can I stay near White Sands National Park?

There are 57+ hotels available in White Sands National Park.

Flagstaff to White Sands National Park - 9 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Flagstaff to White Sands National Park by train, bus, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), plane, bus (Greyhound), or shuttle

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Train, bus, drive
best
1. Take the train from Flagstaff to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain
2. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Hatchbus
3. Drive from Hatch to White Sands National Parkcar
10h 59m
$176–322
Drive 474.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Flagstaff to White Sands National Parkcar 474.2 mi
9h 24m
$87–125
Bus
1. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit)bus
3. Take the bus from Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) to Alamogordo Bus Stationbus
13h 32m
$118–217
Fly Flagstaff to El Paso International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane FLG - ELP
2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Alamogordo Bus Stationbus
9h 23m
$231–854
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Flagstaff to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain
2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit)bus
3. Take the bus from Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) to Alamogordo Bus Stationbus
13h 5m
$181–359
Bus via Deming
1. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Phoenix Denny's Deer Valleybus
2. Take the bus from Phoenix to Deming, NMbus
3. Take the bus from Deming, NM to Las Cruces, NMbus Cbx
4. Take the bus from Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) to Alamogordo Bus Stationbus
15h 20m
$189–305
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Silver City Airport, drive
1. Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Silver City Airport (SVC)plane PHX - SVC
3. Drive from Silver City Airport (SVC) to White Sands National Parkcar
7h 11m
$328–1,172
Fly Flagstaff to Silver City Airport, drive
1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Silver City Airport (SVC)plane FLG - SVC
2. Drive from Silver City Airport (SVC) to White Sands National Parkcar
6h 20m
$149–327
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to El Paso International Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane PHX - ELP
3. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Alamogordo Bus Stationbus
10h 49m
$440–709

Flagstaff (FLG) to El Paso International Airport (ELP) flights

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Distance: 615.9 mi
Duration: 10h 59m

What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and White Sands National Park, NM, USA?

You can take a bus from Flagstaff Train Station to White Sands National Park via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit), and Alamogordo Bus Station in around 13h 32m.

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