There are 7 ways to get from Encinitas to Flagstaff by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, 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.
Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Flagstaff
best- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane CLD - FLG
5h 49m$66–342Train
- Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
- Take the train from Riverside to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
14h 15m$124–272Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Flagstaff Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
17h 11m$104–192Drive 459.3 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Flagstaffcar 459.3 mi
8h 44m$84–122Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Flagstaff
- 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 17m$80–444Train 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 17m$256–680Fly 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$242–569
Encinitas to Flagstaff by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Flagstaff is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Flagstaff is to train and fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $80 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Flagstaff station. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Flagstaff Bus Station via Oceanside and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 11m.
The distance between Encinitas and Flagstaff is 365 miles. The road distance is 462 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Flagstaff without a car is to train which takes 14h 15m and costs $120 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Encinitas to Flagstaff, including transfers.
Encinitas to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Flagstaff is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $65 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $280 and takes 14h 15m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 17h 11m.
Encinitas to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Flagstaff is 1h ahead of Encinitas. It is currently 5:01 AM in Encinitas and 6:01 AM 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 via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, and Riverside in around 14h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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
- $110–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Flagstaff Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- 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 44m to drive from Encinitas to Flagstaff.
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