There are 6 ways to get from San Marcos to Flagstaff by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or shuttle
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Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Flagstaff
best- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane CLD - FLG
5h 15m$80–372Train
- Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
- Take the train from Riverside to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
13h 59m$164–344Bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2017
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Flagstaff Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210 / ...
18h 13m$90–177Drive 447.3 mi
- Drive from San Marcos to Flagstaffcar 447.3 mi
8h 23m$82–118Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Flagstaff
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane SAN - FLG
7h 14m$80–358Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Phoenix, shuttle
- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane CLD - PHX
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak
5h 57m$232–489
San Marcos to Flagstaff by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Marcos to Flagstaff is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 23m.
The fastest way to get from San Marcos to Flagstaff is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $75 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from San Marcos to Flagstaff station. However, there are services departing from Mission Rd & Pico Av and arriving at Flagstaff Bus Station via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transportation Center and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from San Marcos station to Flagstaff. However, there are services departing from San Marcos Civic Center Station and arriving at Flagstaff via Oceanside and Riverside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.
The distance between San Marcos and Flagstaff is 364 miles. The road distance is 449.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Marcos to Flagstaff without a car is to train which takes 13h 59m and costs $160 - $350.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from San Marcos to Flagstaff, including transfers.
San Marcos to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
San Marcos to Flagstaff train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from San Marcos to Flagstaff is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $75 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $350 and takes 13h 59m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $180 and takes 18h 13m.
What companies run services between San Marcos, CA, USA and Flagstaff, AZ, USA?
American Airlines flies from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Flagstaff (FLG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Flagstaff via Oceanside Transit Center, Oceanside, and Riverside in around 13h 59m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Riverside to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Flagstaff Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-480-710-3441
- [email protected]
- Website
- Airport Shuttle of Phoenix
Shuttle from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $184
- Website
- Airport Shuttle of Phoenix
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More Questions & Answers
San Marcos to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
San Marcos to Flagstaff train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Riverside - Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Marcos to Flagstaff is 450 miles. It takes approximately 8h 23m to drive from San Marcos to Flagstaff.
There are 344+ hotels available in Flagstaff.