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

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

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  1. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Flagstaff

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane MRY - FLG
    7h 15m
    $93–403

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Flagstafftrain train Southwest Chief
    20h 37m
    $297–604

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Phoenixbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley to Flagstaff University Northbus bus Phx
    22h 28m
    $150–236

  4. Drive 672.5 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Flagstaffcar car 672.5 mi
    11h 39m
    $123–178

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

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane SJC - FLG
    7h 18m
    $130–445

  6. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MRY - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle bus
    8h 6m
    $379–1,390

  7. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    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
    8h 3m
    $406–482

  8. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Flagstaff Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 55m
    $185–303

Salinas to Flagstaff by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration20h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$297Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 607.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

American Airlines flies from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Flagstaff (FLG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salinas to Flagstaff via Los Angeles in around 20h 37m.

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