What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Flagstaff?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Flagstaff is to bus which costs $80 - $170 and takes 14h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Flagstaff?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Flagstaff is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $65 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Flagstaff?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Flagstaff station. However, there are services departing from 2nd / Broadway and arriving at Flagstaff Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Monica and Flagstaff?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Monica station to Flagstaff. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at Flagstaff via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Flagstaff?

The distance between Santa Monica and Flagstaff is 412 miles. The road distance is 470.7 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to Flagstaff without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Flagstaff without a car is to train which takes 12h 28m and costs $170 - $370.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to Flagstaff?

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Santa Monica to Flagstaff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Flagstaff bus from?

Santa Monica to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Flagstaff train from?

Santa Monica to Flagstaff train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train, bus or fly from Santa Monica to Flagstaff?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Flagstaff is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $65 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $370 and takes 12h 28m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 14h 58m.

Where does the Santa Monica to Flagstaff bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Flagstaff Bus Station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Flagstaff train arrive?

Santa Monica to Flagstaff train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Flagstaff station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Flagstaff?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Flagstaff is 471 miles. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Santa Monica to Flagstaff.

Where can I stay near Flagstaff?

There are 412+ hotels available in Flagstaff.

Santa Monica to Flagstaff - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Flagstaff
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1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane LAX - FLG
5h 32m
$69–340
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
12h 28m
$174–364
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Flagstaff Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
14h 58m
$82–162
Drive 467.9 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Flagstaffcar 467.9 mi
8h 3m
$86–124
Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Flagstaff
1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane BUR - FLG
6h 42m
$77–371
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Phoenix, shuttle
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)plane LAX - PHX
2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle
6h 27m
$285–487
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Prescott, taxi, bus
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Prescott (PRC)plane LAX - PRC
2. Take the taxi from Prescott (PRC) to Camp Verde Chevron Stationtaxi
3. Take the bus from Camp Verde Chevron Station to Flagstaff University Northbus
6h 12m
$171–463
Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Phoenix, shuttle
1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Phoenix (PHX)plane BUR - PHX
2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle
7h 32m
$358–678

Santa Monica to Flagstaff by tram, subway, and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 409.5 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Flagstaff (FLG) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Flagstaff once daily. Tickets cost $170–360 and the journey takes 10h 32m.

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