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

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There are 6 ways to get from Sacramento to Flagstaff by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Flagstaff

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane SMF - FLG
    5h 20m
    $84–370

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Flagstaff Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210 / ...
    22h 5m
    $83–122

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Flagstafftrain train Southwest Chief
    25h 55m
    $283–698

  4. Drive  743.4 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Flagstaffcar car 743.4 mi
    12h 47m
    $136–196

  5. Fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SMF - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle bus
    6h 5m
    $336–397

  6. Bus via Modesto

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Modesto Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Modesto to Phoenix, AZbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus bus Phx
    24h 13m
    $152–244

Sacramento to Flagstaff by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 616.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Flagstaff (FLG) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento to Flagstaff Bus Station via Phoenix Bus Station in around 22h 5m.

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