There are 7 ways to get from Encinitas to Flagstaff by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or shuttle
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Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Flagstaff
best- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Flagstaff (FLG)CLD - FLG
8h 18m$54–360Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus StationGreyhound US0851
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Flagstaff Bus StationGreyhound US1210 / ...
14h 9m$86–240Train
- Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - DowntownIE-OC Line
- Take the train from Riverside to FlagstaffSouthwest Chief
14h 20m$66–194Drive 459.3 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Flagstaff459.3 mi
8h 42m$84–122Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Flagstaff
- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Flagstaff (FLG)SAN - FLG
6h 24m$70–422Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle
- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)SAN - PHX
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak
6h 17m$466–1,040Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Phoenix, shuttle
- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Phoenix (PHX)CLD - PHX
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak
6h 3m$246–569
Encinitas to Flagstaff by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Flagstaff is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Flagstaff is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 3m and costs $240 - $600.
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 9m.
The distance between Encinitas and Flagstaff is 366 miles. The road distance is 462 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Flagstaff without a car is to bus which takes 14h 9m and costs $85 - $240.
It takes approximately 8h 18m 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.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Flagstaff is to fly which takes 8h 18m and costs $50 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $240 and takes 14h 9m, you could also train, which costs $65 - $200 and takes 14h 20m.
Encinitas to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Flagstaff is 1h ahead of Encinitas. It is currently 11:06 AM in Encinitas and 12:06 PM in Flagstaff.
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 Bus Station via Gilman Dr & Myers Dr, Gilman Dr & Mandeville Ln, Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Phoenix Bus Station in around 14h 9m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–19
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $14–19
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Riverside to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $50–120
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $60–170
- Business - advance purchase
- $85–360
- Business Class
- $140–390
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Flagstaff Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Shuttle from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $184
- Website
- https://airportshuttleofphoenix.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Flagstaff is 462 miles. It takes approximately 8h 42m to drive from Encinitas to Flagstaff.
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