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

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

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  1. Fly to Flagstaff

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane SAN - FLG
    3h 28m
    $65–318

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Flagstaff Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210 / ...
    12h 27m
    $78–151

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Flagstafftrain train Southwest Chief
    13h 15m
    $193–417

  4. Drive 483.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Flagstaffcar car 483.5 mi
    7h 56m
    $89–128

  5. Fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SAN - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle bus
    4h 20m
    $284–514

  6. Bus via Cross Border Express, San Diego

    1. Take the bus from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Cross Border Xpressbus bus 4.1
    2. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Phoenixbus bus Cbx
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    25h 9m
    $108–169

San Diego to Flagstaff by tram and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Flagstaff (FLG) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Flagstaff Bus Station via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Phoenix Bus Station in around 12h 27m.

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