There are 5 ways to get from Flagstaff to Capistrano Beach by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or shuttle
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Fly from Flagstaff
best- Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)FLG - SNA
5h 24m$137–493Train
cheapest- Take the train from Flagstaff to RiversideSouthwest Chief
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to San Juan CapistranoIE-OC Line
12h 11m$62–180Bus
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 30mDrive 466.1 mi
- Drive from Flagstaff to Capistrano Beach466.1 mi
7h 59m$86–123Shuttle to Phoenix, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)PHX - SNA
5h 17m$502–822
Flagstaff to Capistrano Beach by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Capistrano Beach is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Capistrano Beach is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $500 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Flagstaff station to Capistrano Beach. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff Bus Station and arriving at Coast-34680 Surfside Inn via Los Angeles and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.
The distance between Flagstaff and Capistrano Beach is 398 miles. The road distance is 468.9 miles.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Capistrano Beach without a car is to train which takes 12h 11m and costs $60 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Flagstaff to Capistrano Beach, including transfers.
Flagstaff to Capistrano Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Flagstaff Bus Station.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Capistrano Beach is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $130 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $180 and takes 12h 11m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 14h 30m.
Flagstaff to Capistrano Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Capistrano Beach is 1h behind Flagstaff. It is currently 7:22 PM in Flagstaff and 6:22 PM in Capistrano Beach.
What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and Capistrano Beach, CA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Flagstaff (FLG) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Flagstaff to Coast-34680 Surfside Inn via Riverside - Downtown, San Juan Capistrano, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 12h 11m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Flagstaff to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Flagstaff to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Flagstaff to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice 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
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to San Juan Capistrano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $10–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Shuttle from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $182
- Website
- https://airportshuttleofphoenix.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to Capistrano Beach is 469 miles. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Flagstaff to Capistrano Beach.
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