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How to get fromFlagstaff to San Diegoby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Flagstaff to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Flagstaff

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    1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeFLG - SAN
    5h 1m
    $64–418

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Phoenix Bus StationbusGreyhound US1210 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopbusGreyhound US0851
    11h 16m
    $78–230

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Flagstaff to Fullerton Amtrak StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    13h 17m
    $85–207

  4. Drive 483.2 mi

    1. Drive from Flagstaff to San Diegocar483.2 mi
    7h 52m
    $89–128

  5. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planePHX - SAN
    5h 6m
    $484–937

  6. Bus via Mexicali

    1. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus
    12h 53m
    $80–174

Flagstaff to San Diego by bus and tram (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration11h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to County Center/Little Italy Station via Phoenix Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 11h 16m.

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