There are 7 ways to get from La Jolla to Flagstaff by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly San Diego International Airport to Flagstaff
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane SAN - FLG
5h 23m$64–282Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Flagstaff Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210 / ...
12h 57m$94–160Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
14h 38m$342–540Drive 488.5 mi
- Drive from La Jolla to Flagstaffcar 488.5 mi
8h 3m$87–125Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Flagstaff
- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane CLD - FLG
7h 30m$84–392Fly San Diego International Airport to Phoenix, shuttle
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SAN - PHX
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak
6h 24m$256–379Bus via Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
- Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Phoenixbus Cbx
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus FlixBus 2047
18h 23m$116–189
La Jolla to Flagstaff by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Jolla to Flagstaff is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from La Jolla to Flagstaff is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $60 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from La Jolla to Flagstaff station. However, there are services departing from Silverado St & Herschel Av and arriving at Flagstaff Bus Station via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from La Jolla to Flagstaff. However, there are services departing from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and arriving at Flagstaff via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 38m.
The distance between La Jolla and Flagstaff is 380 miles. The road distance is 491.4 miles.
The best way to get from La Jolla to Flagstaff without a car is to bus which takes 12h 57m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from La Jolla to Flagstaff, including transfers.
La Jolla to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
La Jolla to Flagstaff train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from La Jolla to Flagstaff is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $60 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 12h 57m, you could also train, which costs $340 - $550 and takes 14h 38m.
What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Flagstaff, AZ, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Flagstaff (FLG) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Flagstaff Bus Station via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Phoenix Bus Station in around 12h 57m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–180
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Flagstaff via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–450
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Flagstaff Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-480-710-3441
- [email protected]
- Website
- Airport Shuttle of Phoenix
Shuttle from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $184
- Website
- Airport Shuttle of Phoenix
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Border Xpress
Bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Cross Border Xpress
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
La Jolla to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Flagstaff is 1h ahead of La Jolla. It is currently 3:35 PM in La Jolla and 4:35 PM in Flagstaff.
La Jolla to Flagstaff train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Jolla to Flagstaff is 491 miles. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from La Jolla to Flagstaff.
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