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How to get fromOakland to Flagstaffby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, shuttle, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Oakland to Flagstaff by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Flagstaff

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane SFO - FLG
    6h 7m
    $88–340

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Flagstaff Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210 / ...
    22h 10m
    $138–224

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Flagstafftrain train Southwest Chief
    23h 34m
    $243–584

  4. Drive  739.1 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Flagstaffcar car 739.1 mi
    12h 34m
    $135–195

  5. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Flagstaff

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane SJC - FLG
    6h 44m
    $92–389

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane OAK - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle bus
    6h 18m
    $509–640

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SFO - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle bus
    6h 40m
    $280–407

  8. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    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
    7h 15m
    $374–436

  9. BART, bus

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Phoenixbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus bus Phx
    23h 37m
    $156–247

Oakland to Flagstaff by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration22h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 649.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Flagstaff (FLG) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Flagstaff Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station in around 22h 10m.

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