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How to get fromPalm Desert to Flagstaffby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Desert to Flagstaff by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Flagstaff

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane PSP - FLG
    4h 33m
    $119–423

  2. Drive  358.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Flagstaffcar car 358.1 mi
    6h 32m
    $62–89

  3. Bus via Phoenix

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1001 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2047
    9h 50m
    $64–106

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio to San Bernardinobus bus Lxus 2202 / ...
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Flagstafftrain train Southwest Chief
    11h 37m
    $320–495

  5. Fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane PSP - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle bus
    4h 35m
    $491–1,540

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Flagstaff Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    10h 37m
    $70–111

Palm Desert to Flagstaff by bus, foot, and tram

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration9h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 307.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Flagstaff (FLG) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Flagstaff Train Station via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), 24th St Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station in around 9h 50m.

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