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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Santa Fe Depot | Amtrak Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Old Town San Diego | Amtrak Station | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Santa Fe Depot | Amtrak Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Santa Fe Depot | Amtrak Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Old Town San Diego | Amtrak Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to Flagstaff
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Flagstaff. The journey takes about 13 hours 41 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 591, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5750 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 591
Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Flagstaff, US by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from San Diego to Flagstaff?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Flagstaff start from R 1 591. The average price for this train route is around R 2 053. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Diego to Flagstaff?
The average train journey time from San Diego to Flagstaff is 13h 41m, covering a distance of 580 km. The quickest train can get you there in 13h 41m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Diego to Flagstaff route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to Flagstaff?
The earliest train from San Diego to Flagstaff departs at 14:01. And the latest train departs at 14:10.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Flagstaff, US was searched and found on 27 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 700To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Flagstaff, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 700 to R 8 003 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Flagstaff, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 700, which is on 2026-01-27.
What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to Flagstaff, US?
The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between San Diego, CA, US and Flagstaff, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost R 2 053 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 1 591. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Flagstaff, US, choose the train, as it will take you from San Diego, CA, US to Flagstaff, US in about 13h 41m – that's the fastest way to get there!
