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How to get fromModesto to Flagstaffby train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 12 ways to get from Modesto to Flagstaff by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Flagstaff

    best
    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane SJC - FLG
    8h 59m
    $99–398

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Flagstaff Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210 / ...
    19h 40m
    $82–120

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Flagstafftrain train Southwest Chief
    19h 2m
    $180–398

  4. Drive  668.7 mi

    1. Drive from Modesto to Flagstaffcar car 668.7 mi
    11h 29m
    $122–177

  5. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Flagstaff

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane SMF - FLG
    8h 8m
    $105–414

  6. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane OAK - PHX
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle bus
    8h 16m
    $512–645

  7. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SJC - PHX
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle bus
    9h 30m
    $381–445

  8. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SMF - PHX
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle bus
    9h 6m
    $352–421

  9. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Flagstaff

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane OAK - FLG
    8h 4m
    $95–398

  10. Bus, train via Fresno

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Flagstafftrain train
    19h 14m
    $175–394

  11. Bus via Deer Valley

    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Phoenix, AZbus bus Stockton
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus bus Phx
    21h 2m
    $143–218

  12. Train

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Flagstafftrain train
    26h 50m
    $244–588

Modesto to Flagstaff by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 693.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Flagstaff, AZ, USA?

You can take a bus from Modesto to Flagstaff Bus Station via Phoenix Bus Station in around 19h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to Flagstaff via ACE Lathrop Station, Lathrop/Manteca Station, San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, and Los Angeles in around 26h 50m.

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