There are 7 ways to get from Vista 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
7h 7m$82–378Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Flagstaff
cheapest- 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 1m$80–336Train
- Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
- Take the train from Riverside to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
14h 21m$144–322Bus
- 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 / ...
17h 16m$90–165Drive 444.2 mi
- Drive from Vista to Flagstaffcar 444.2 mi
8h 22m$82–118Fly 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
7h 5m$234–496Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SAN - PHX
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak
7h 50m$266–454
Vista to Flagstaff by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vista to Flagstaff is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Vista to Flagstaff is to train and fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $75 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Vista to Flagstaff station. However, there are services departing from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto and arriving at Flagstaff Bus Station via Oceanside Transportation Center and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Vista to Flagstaff. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Flagstaff via Riverside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.
The distance between Vista and Flagstaff is 370 miles. The road distance is 446.8 miles.
The best way to get from Vista to Flagstaff without a car is to train which takes 14h 21m and costs $140 - $330.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Vista to Flagstaff, including transfers.
Vista to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Vista to Flagstaff train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Vista to Flagstaff is to fly which takes 7h 7m and costs $80 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $330 and takes 14h 21m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 17h 16m.
What companies run services between Vista, CA, USA and Flagstaff, AZ, USA?
American Airlines flies from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Flagstaff (FLG) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 5 to Flagstaff via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, Oceanside, and Riverside in around 14h 21m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- 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
- 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
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Vista to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Vista to Flagstaff train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Riverside - Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vista to Flagstaff is 447 miles. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Vista to Flagstaff.
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