There are 5 ways to get from Montecito to Flagstaff by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or shuttle
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Fly to Flagstaff
best- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane SBA - FLG
6h 31m$74–381Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
14h 31m$199–428Bus
- Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Flagstaff Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210 / ...
17h 44m$100–198Drive 521.1 mi
- Drive from Montecito to Flagstaffcar 521.1 mi
9h 22m$96–138Fly to Phoenix, shuttle
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SBA - PHX
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak
7h 22m$240–538
Montecito to Flagstaff by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montecito to Flagstaff is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Montecito to Flagstaff is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $70 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Montecito to Flagstaff station. However, there are services departing from East Valley & San Ysidro and arriving at Flagstaff Bus Station via Transit Center, Isla Vista and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 44m.
The distance between Montecito and Flagstaff is 490 miles. The road distance is 524.1 miles.
The best way to get from Montecito to Flagstaff without a car is to train which takes 14h 31m and costs $190 - $430.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Montecito to Flagstaff, including transfers.
Montecito to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Isla Vista station.
The best way to get from Montecito to Flagstaff is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $70 - $390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $430 and takes 14h 31m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 17h 44m.
Montecito to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montecito to Flagstaff is 524 miles. It takes approximately 9h 22m to drive from Montecito to Flagstaff.
What companies run services between Montecito, CA, USA and Flagstaff, AZ, USA?
American Airlines flies from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Flagstaff (FLG) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Montecito to Flagstaff via Santa Barbara and Los Angeles in around 14h 31m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Phoenix via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Phoenix via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Phoenix via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- 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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