There are 6 ways to get from Poway to Flagstaff by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle
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Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Flagstaff
best- Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Broadway & Park Blbus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane SAN - FLG
6h 24m$68–302Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
13h$227–460Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Flagstaff Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210 / ...
14h 4m$84–150Drive 460.6 mi
- Drive from Poway to Flagstaffcar 460.6 mi
8h 37m$85–122Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Flagstaff
- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane CLD - FLG
7h 47m$86–399Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle
- Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Broadway & Park Blbus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SAN - PHX
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak
7h 25m$260–439
Poway to Flagstaff by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poway to Flagstaff is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Poway to Flagstaff is to bus and fly which takes 6h 24m and costs $65 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Poway to Flagstaff station. However, there are services departing from Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr and arriving at Flagstaff Bus Station via Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station, Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Poway station to Flagstaff. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Flagstaff via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
The distance between Poway and Flagstaff is 402 miles. The road distance is 463.3 miles.
The best way to get from Poway to Flagstaff without a car is to train which takes 13h and costs $220 - $460.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Poway to Flagstaff, including transfers.
Poway to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Poway to Flagstaff train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Poway to Flagstaff is to train which takes 13h and costs $220 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 14h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $400 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Poway, CA, USA and Flagstaff, AZ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Poway to Flagstaff via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 13h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr to Flagstaff Bus Station via Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station, Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Dr, Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl, Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Phoenix Bus Station in around 14h 4m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–310
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Broadway & Park Bl
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Broadway & Park Bl
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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Booking & Getting There
Poway to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Poway to Flagstaff train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poway to Flagstaff is 463 miles. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Poway to Flagstaff.
There are 423+ hotels available in Flagstaff.