What is the cheapest way to get from Monterey to Flagstaff?

The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Flagstaff is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Monterey to Flagstaff?

The fastest way to get from Monterey to Flagstaff is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $90 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Monterey and Flagstaff?

No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Flagstaff. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Flagstaff University North via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Gilroy, 27th Av & McDowell Rd and Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Monterey and Flagstaff?

No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Flagstaff. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Flagstaff via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 30m.

How far is it from Monterey to Flagstaff?

The distance between Monterey and Flagstaff is 591 miles. The road distance is 691.8 miles.

How do I travel from Monterey to Flagstaff without a car?

The best way to get from Monterey to Flagstaff without a car is to train which takes 22h 30m and costs $290 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Monterey to Flagstaff?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Monterey to Flagstaff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monterey to Flagstaff bus from?

Monterey to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 station.

Where do I catch the Monterey to Flagstaff train from?

Monterey to Flagstaff train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Train, bus or fly from Monterey to Flagstaff?

The best way to get from Monterey to Flagstaff is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $90 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $290 - $650 and takes 22h 30m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $240 and takes 24h 21m.

Where does the Monterey to Flagstaff bus arrive?

Monterey to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Monterey / Gilroy Train Station.

Where does the Monterey to Flagstaff train arrive?

Monterey to Flagstaff train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Monterey to Flagstaff?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Flagstaff is 692 miles. It takes approximately 11h 59m to drive from Monterey to Flagstaff.

Where can I stay near Flagstaff?

There are 421+ hotels available in Flagstaff.

Monterey to Flagstaff - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

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There are 8 ways to get from Monterey to Flagstaff by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, shuttle, taxi, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Flagstaff
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1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane MRY - FLG
5h 21m
$91–410
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
22h 30m
$292–613
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Phoenixbus
3. Take the bus from Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley to Flagstaff University Northbus Phx
24h 21m
$151–239
Drive 687.8 mi
1. Drive from Monterey to Flagstaffcar 687.8 mi
11h 59m
$126–182
Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Flagstaff
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane SJC - FLG
6h 55m
$138–474
Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Phoenix, shuttle
1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Phoenix (PHX)plane MRY - PHX
2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle
6h 12m
$377–457
Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Prescott, taxi, bus
1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Prescott (PRC)plane MRY - PRC
2. Take the taxi from Prescott (PRC) to Camp Verde Chevron Stationtaxi
3. Take the bus from Camp Verde Chevron Station to Flagstaff University Northbus
10h 49m
$193–543
Bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Flagstaff Bus Stationbus
24h 48m
$181–308

Monterey to Flagstaff by bus and train (Amtrak)

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22h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 587.9 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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

American Airlines flies from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Flagstaff (FLG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Flagstaff via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, and Los Angeles in around 22h 30m.

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