There are 7 ways to get from Flagstaff to Sylmar by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or shuttle
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Flagstaff to Los AngelesSouthwest Chief
12h 14m$63–120Fly Flagstaff to Los Angeles International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)FLG - LAX
7h 38m$58–301Bus
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Main / 7th to Hubbard / Glenoaks92
13h 41m$67–149Drive 453.9 mi
- Drive from Flagstaff to Sylmar453.9 mi
8h$83–120Fly Flagstaff to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)FLG - BUR
8h 56m$67–392Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)PHX - BUR
6h 44m$417–841Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)PHX - LAX
7h 41m$318–660
Flagstaff to Sylmar by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Sylmar is to train which costs $60 - $120 and takes 12h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Sylmar is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 44m and costs $410 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Flagstaff station to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff Bus Station and arriving at Hubbard / Glenoaks via Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station and Main / 7th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Flagstaff to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff and arriving at Sylmar / San Fernando via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
The distance between Flagstaff and Sylmar is 574 miles. The road distance is 456.6 miles.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Sylmar without a car is to train which takes 12h 14m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 12h 14m to get from Flagstaff to Sylmar, including transfers.
Flagstaff to Sylmar bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Flagstaff Bus Station.
Flagstaff to Sylmar train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flagstaff station.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Sylmar is to train which takes 12h 14m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 13h 41m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $400 and takes 8h 56m.
What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and Sylmar, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Flagstaff to Los Angeles twice daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 10h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Hubbard / Glenoaks via Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station, Spring St & 7th St, and Main / 7th in around 13h 41m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Phoenix to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Flagstaff to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Flagstaff to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Flagstaff to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from Flagstaff to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from Phoenix to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Phoenix to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Phoenix to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Phoenix to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Flagstaff to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Flagstaff to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- $60–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Main / 7th to Hubbard / Glenoaks
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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
Flagstaff to Sylmar bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Sylmar is 1h behind Flagstaff. It is currently 7:39 AM in Flagstaff and 6:39 AM in Sylmar.
Flagstaff to Sylmar train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to Sylmar is 457 miles. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Flagstaff to Sylmar.
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