There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Flagstaff by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, taxi, 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 Los Angeles International Airport to Flagstaff
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane LAX - FLG
5h 8m$70–310Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
10h 32m$150–390Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Flagstaff Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210 / ...
12h 25m$85–140Drive 452.3 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Flagstaffcar 452.3 mi
7h 45m$83–120Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Flagstaff
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane BUR - FLG
5h 15m$74–316Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Phoenix, shuttle
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)plane LAX - PHX
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak
6h$287–447Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Phoenix, shuttle
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Phoenix (PHX)plane BUR - PHX
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak
6h 4m$341–563Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Prescott, taxi, bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Prescott (PRC)plane LAX - PRC
- Take the taxi from Prescott (PRC) to Camp Verde Chevron Stationtaxi
- Take the bus from Camp Verde Chevron Station to Flagstaff University Northbus
5h 44m$168–423
Los Angeles to Flagstaff by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Flagstaff is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Flagstaff is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $65 - $310.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles Union Station station and arriving at Flagstaff Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Flagstaff. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 32m.
The distance between Los Angeles and Flagstaff is 414 miles. The road distance is 454.9 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Flagstaff without a car is to train which takes 10h 32m and costs $150 - $390.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Los Angeles to Flagstaff, including transfers.
Los Angeles to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Los Angeles to Flagstaff train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Flagstaff is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $65 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $390 and takes 10h 32m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 12h 25m.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Flagstaff, AZ, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Flagstaff (FLG) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Flagstaff once daily. Tickets cost $150–390 and the journey takes 10h 32m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Phoenix via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–390
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Flagstaff Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Speedy Taxi Prescott
- Phone
- +1-928-445-0123
- Website
- speedytaxiprescott.com
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Booking & Getting There
Los Angeles to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Flagstaff Bus Station.
Los Angeles to Flagstaff train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Flagstaff station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Flagstaff is 455 miles. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Los Angeles to Flagstaff.
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