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Flagstaff to San Diego Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Flagstaff to San Diego?
There are usually 2 daily train trips available from Flagstaff to San Diego.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$114.28 | Avg. Price$107.60 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips9 | Daily Trips2 |
Duration | Duration20h 33m | Duration16h 44m |
Bus from Flagstaff to San Diego: Journey Information
There are 12 intercity buses per day from Flagstaff to San Diego. Traveling by bus from Flagstaff to San Diego usually takes around 20 hours and 5 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 13 hours,
| Distance | 359 mi (578 km) |
| Shortest duration | 13h 0m |
| Cheapest price | $82.45 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Flagstaff to San Diego?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Flagstaff to San Diego. Greyhound connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 12 | 20h 6m | $134.05 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 12 bus trips from Flagstaff to San Diego every day, with the average journey taking around 20 hours and 6 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to San Diego usually start from $78.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Flagstaff to San Diego
The bus takes an average of 20 hours and 5 minutes to cover the 359 miles from Flagstaff to San Diego. However, the fastest bus only takes 13 hours. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Flagstaff to San Diego for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 3:00am and the last bus leaves at 1:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Flagstaff to San Diego, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 12 scheduled buses that travel from Flagstaff to San Diego every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Flagstaff to San Diego; ticket prices start at $103.00.
City Information
Flagstaff
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Blessed with plenty of pine forests and amazing sceneries, Flagstaff is more than just a pit stop for travelers who need respite from the scorching desert. We even named it one of the best places to visit in Arizona! The first place every traveler should visit is the Historic Downtown and Railroad District, which was built along the historic Route 66. As you stroll around the quarter, you will catch glimpses of quaint buildings constructed during the early 20th century, giving the area an authentically vintage vibe.
Stargazers should hightail it to the Lowell Observatory, whose telescope provides a breathtaking view of vast and unending space. If you are ready for some hiking, consider spending a day at the Wupatki National Monument. In this natural reserve, tourists can find ruins of indigenous villages and learn about the history of indigenous people in the area.
Budget pizzerias abound in Flagstaff to cater to a student crowd, and one of the best spots around is Oregano's Pizza Bistro. Cottage Place has some of the best offerings in town for a fancier meal and some delicious fillet mignon!
Amtrak's Southwest Chief stops at Flagstaff's train station at 1 East Rte 66. If you're traveling by bus, companies like Greyhound and Jefferson Lines operate out of the station on Butler Ave. Local air service goes through the Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, located just 4.3 miles from the city center.
San Diego
San Diego is known as "America's Finest City" for its sunny weather, white-sand beaches, and dazzling attractions from Belmont Park to SeaWorld. San Diego's 70 miles of pristine beaches include such gems as Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, La Jolla Cove, and Coronado Beach. The city's strong surfing culture may even inspire you to rent a surfboard and catch the epic waves, bro.
Visitors can spend days getting lost in Balboa Park, a 1,200-acre cultural hub which features 16 museums, immaculate gardens, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. The historic heart of the city, Old Town, showcases San Diego's heritage and ties to Mexican culture, while other sights like the USS Midway pay tribute to the city's military and maritime history. Leave time for some evening exploring, too! San Diego is rated the #1 best city for craft beer in America, so don't miss out on the bars in the Gaslamp Quarter: 16 walkable blocks packed with nightlife and young crowds.
Two airports, as well as many bus and train options, mean it is easy to get to San Diego from afar or from nearby cities like Tijuana, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Las Vegas.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Flagstaff?
Main departure station: 880 E Butler Ave
The Greyhound bus station on Butler Avenue is a small building with some seating, vending machines, and restrooms inside. There is ample parking available outside. Though the station is located about a mile outside downtown Flagstaff, there are a handful of coffee shops and fast-food restaurants within a short walk of the station. You can also walk a short distance to the Butler/Sawmill bus stop for local Mountain Line transit buses to get around Flagstaff. Greyhound buses depart from Flagstaff to destinations such as Mesa, Tucson, Phoenix, and even Las Vegas and Los Angeles.
All bus stations in Flagstaff:
880 E Butler Ave
Where does the bus arrive in San Diego?
Main arrival station: 2728 Congress St (Old Town SD)
Buses arrive in San Diego at 6 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in San Diego:
2728 Congress St (Old Town SD)
La Jolla - UC San Diego
San Ysidro Transit Center
San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
789 W Harbor Dr - Seaport Village
San Ysidro Bus Terminal
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