There are 7 ways to get from Encinitas to Flagstaff by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (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 20m$70–352Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Flagstaff
cheapest- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane SAN - FLG
5h 29m$66–334Train
- Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
- Take the train from Riverside to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
14h 8m$164–352Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Flagstaff Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210 / ...
14h 19m$82–165Drive 459.9 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Flagstaffcar 459.9 mi
8h 43m$84–122Fly 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
6h 2m$232–479Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle
- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
- 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
6h 21m$286–520
Encinitas to Flagstaff by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Flagstaff is to bus which costs $80 - $170 and takes 14h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Flagstaff is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $70 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas to Flagstaff station. However, there are services departing from Hwy 101 & K St and arriving at Flagstaff Bus Station via Gilman Dr & Mandeville Ln, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas to Flagstaff. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Flagstaff via Riverside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.
The distance between Encinitas and Flagstaff is 366 miles. The road distance is 462.6 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Flagstaff without a car is to train which takes 14h 8m and costs $160 - $360.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Encinitas to Flagstaff, including transfers.
Encinitas to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Encinitas to Flagstaff train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Flagstaff is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $70 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $360 and takes 14h 8m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 14h 19m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Flagstaff, AZ, USA?
American Airlines flies from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Flagstaff (FLG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Flagstaff via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, and Riverside in around 14h 8m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–330
- 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
- $150–330
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- apeatwatson@nctd.org
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Flagstaff Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Shuttle from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $184
- 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
Encinitas to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Encinitas to Flagstaff train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Riverside - Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Flagstaff is 463 miles. It takes approximately 8h 43m to drive from Encinitas to Flagstaff.
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