There are 8 ways to get from Seattle to Flagstaff by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Flagstaff
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane SEA - FLG
6h 41m$110–430Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Provo Intermodal Hubbus
- Take the bus from Provo Central Station to Cedar City - Sunocobus
- Take the bus from Cedar City to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Flagstaff Bus Stationbus
33h 6m$243–412Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
46h 48m$499–1,107Drive 1,299.4 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Flagstaffcar 1,299.4 mi
22h 55m$238–343Fly Paine Field County Airport to Flagstaff
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane PAE - FLG
6h 57m$190–855Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Phoenix, shuttle
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SEA - PHX
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak
7h 20m$327–457Fly Paine Field County Airport to Phoenix, shuttle
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Phoenix (PHX)plane PAE - PHX
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak
7h 44m$342–912Bus via Sacramento
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
40h 13m$202–308
Seattle to Flagstaff by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Flagstaff is to bus via Sacramento which costs $200 - $310 and takes 40h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Flagstaff is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $110 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Flagstaff station. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Flagstaff Bus Station via Provo Central Station, Cedar City and Las Vegas Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Flagstaff. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Flagstaff via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 48m.
The distance between Seattle and Flagstaff is 1037 miles. The road distance is 1306.9 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Flagstaff without a car is to bus which takes 33h 6m and costs $240 - $420.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Seattle to Flagstaff, including transfers.
Seattle to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Flagstaff train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Flagstaff is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $110 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $420 and takes 33h 6m, you could also train, which costs $490 - $1,200 and takes 46h 48m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Flagstaff, AZ, USA?
American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Flagstaff (FLG) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Flagstaff Bus Station via Provo Intermodal Hub, Provo Central Station, Cedar City - Sunoco, Cedar City, and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 33h 6m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Flagstaff via Boise, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Flagstaff via Salt Lake City, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Thursday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Flagstaff via Portland, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Flagstaff via Portland, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Flagstaff via Las Vegas, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–260
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Phoenix via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Phoenix via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Phoenix via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Provo Intermodal Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cedar City to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Flagstaff Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Seattle to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Provo Intermodal Hub station.
Seattle to Flagstaff train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Flagstaff is 1307 miles. It takes approximately 22h 55m to drive from Seattle to Flagstaff.
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