There are 4 ways to get from Mesa to Flagstaff by bus (Flixbus), car, tram, plane, or bus
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Tempe to Flagstaff Train Stationbus FlixBus 2047
4h 23m$26–42Drive 159.6 mi
- Drive from Mesa to Flagstaffcar 159.6 mi
2h 36m$30–43Tram, fly
- Take the tram from Center/Main St to 44th St/Washingtontram
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane PHX - FLG
2h 56m$54–269Tram, line 27 bus, bus
- Take the tram from Mesa Dr/Main St to Downtown Phx Hub/Washington Sttram A
- Take the tram from Downtown Phx Hub/Central Ave to Metro Pkwytram B
- Take the bus from Thelda Williams TC to Deer Valley Rd & 27th Avbus 27
- Take the bus from Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus Phx
6h 44m$61–106
Mesa to Flagstaff by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mesa to Flagstaff is to bus which costs $26 - $45 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Mesa to Flagstaff is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Mesa to Flagstaff station. However, there are services departing from University Dr & Mesa Dr and arriving at Flagstaff Train Station via Tempe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Mesa and Flagstaff is 164 miles. The road distance is 160.5 miles.
The best way to get from Mesa to Flagstaff without a car is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs $26 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Mesa to Flagstaff, including transfers.
Mesa to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tempe station.
Mesa to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Flagstaff Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mesa to Flagstaff is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Mesa to Flagstaff.
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What companies run services between Mesa, AZ, USA and Flagstaff, AZ, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Tempe to Flagstaff Train Station once daily. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- +1 (602) 253-5000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Valley Metro
Tram from Center/Main St to 44th St/Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro
Tram from Mesa Dr/Main St to Downtown Phx Hub/Washington St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro
Tram from Downtown Phx Hub/Central Ave to Metro Pkwy
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tempe to Flagstaff Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (602) 253-5000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Valley Metro
Bus from Thelda Williams TC to Deer Valley Rd & 27th Av
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro
- Phone
- +1 928-350-8466
- Website
- arizonashuttle.com
Bus from Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley to Flagstaff Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Book at
- Groome Transportation - Phoenix, AZ
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