There are 7 ways to get from Poway to Flagstaff by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Flagstaff
best- Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C Stbus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane SAN - FLG
6h 38m$84–452Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Flagstaff
cheapest- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane CLD - FLG
8h 26m$72–359Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
12h 57m$193–388Bus via Paradise
- Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C Stbus 235
- Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Flagstaff Bus Stationbus
17h 6m$110–215Drive 460.6 mi
- Drive from Poway to Flagstaffcar 460.6 mi
8h 36m$85–122Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle
- Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C Stbus
- 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
7h 37m$260–689Bus
- Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C Stbus 235
- Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Phoenixbus Cbx
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
19h 22m$114–175
Poway to Flagstaff by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poway to Flagstaff is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Poway to Flagstaff is to bus and fly which takes 6h 38m and costs $80 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Poway to Flagstaff station. However, there are services departing from Midland Rd & Janette Ln and arriving at Flagstaff Bus Station via Rancho Bernardo Transit Station, San Diego, Santa Ana Bus Stop and Las Vegas Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 6m.
The distance between Poway and Flagstaff is 412 miles. The road distance is 463.3 miles.
The best way to get from Poway to Flagstaff without a car is to train which takes 12h 57m and costs $190 - $390.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Poway to Flagstaff, including transfers.
Poway to Flagstaff bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station.
The best way to get from Poway to Flagstaff is to train which takes 12h 57m and costs $190 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus via Paradise, which costs $110 - $220 and takes 17h 6m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $360 and takes 8h 26m.
Poway to Flagstaff bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at India St & C St station.
Flagstaff is 1h ahead of Poway. It is currently 12:21 PM in Poway and 1:21 PM in Flagstaff.
What companies run services between Poway, CA, USA and Flagstaff, AZ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Poway to Flagstaff via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 12h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Midland Rd & Janette Ln to Flagstaff Bus Station via Rancho Bernardo Transit Station, India St & C St, San Diego, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 17h 6m.
- 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 San Diego International Airport to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
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 Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Diego to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- 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 Santa Ana Bus Stop to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Flagstaff Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- 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
Bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Poway to Flagstaff is 463 miles. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Poway to Flagstaff.
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