There are 6 ways to get from Whittier to Flagstaff by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Flagstaff
best- Take the taxi from Whittier to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNAtaxi
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane SNA - FLG
4h 4m$174–478Fly Ontario International Airport to Flagstaff
cheapest- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane ONT - FLG
7h 33m$77–360Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
10h 15m$338–506Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Flagstaff Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210 / ...
13h 36m$95–150Drive 444.3 mi
- Drive from Whittier to Flagstaffcar 444.3 mi
7h 43m$79–114Taxi to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Phoenix, shuttle
- Take the taxi from Whittier to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNAtaxi
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SNA - PHX
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak
4h 50m$336–785
Whittier to Flagstaff by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Whittier to Flagstaff is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Whittier to Flagstaff is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $170 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Whittier to Flagstaff station. However, there are services departing from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street and arriving at Flagstaff Bus Station via El Monte Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Whittier station to Flagstaff. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Flagstaff via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
The distance between Whittier and Flagstaff is 401 miles. The road distance is 446.9 miles.
The best way to get from Whittier to Flagstaff without a car is to train which takes 10h 15m and costs $330 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Whittier to Flagstaff, including transfers.
Whittier to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Monte Bus Stop station.
Whittier to Flagstaff train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Whittier to Flagstaff is to train which takes 10h 15m and costs $330 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 13h 36m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $360 and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Whittier, CA, USA and Flagstaff, AZ, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Flagstaff once daily. Tickets cost $290–450 and the journey takes 9h 56m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Flagstaff Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 11h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Flagstaff via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Flagstaff via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–450
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Flagstaff Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Affordable Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 714-235-3035
California Yellow Cab
- Phone
- (714) 444-4444
OCTAP
- Website
- octap.net
Yellow Cab Anaheim
- Phone
- +1 714-905-5453
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
Affordable Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 714-235-3035
California Yellow Cab
- Phone
- (714) 444-4444
OCTAP
- Website
- octap.net
Yellow Cab Anaheim
- Phone
- +1 714-905-5453
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
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Booking & Getting There
Whittier to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Flagstaff Bus Station.
Flagstaff is 1h ahead of Whittier. It is currently 3:00 PM in Whittier and 4:00 PM in Flagstaff.
Whittier to Flagstaff train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Flagstaff station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whittier to Flagstaff is 447 miles. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Whittier to Flagstaff.
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