Trains tickets from San Diego (CA), US to Flagstaff, US

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TodayJun 15
from $144
TomorrowJun 16
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TueJun 17
from $108
WedJun 18
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ThuJun 19
from $108
FriJun 20
from $108
SatJun 21
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SunJun 22

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Santa Fe Depot
    Arrival time: June 17 at
    Destination city: Flagstaff
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Old Town San Diego
    Arrival time: June 17 at
    Destination city: Flagstaff
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Santa Fe Depot
    Arrival time: June 17 at
    Destination city: Flagstaff
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Santa Fe Depot
    Arrival time: June 17 at
    Destination city: Flagstaff
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Old Town San Diego
    Arrival time: June 17 at
    Destination city: Flagstaff
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Flagstaff.

Bus
Average Price$71 - $192Average Duration18h 45m
14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$93 - $137Average Duration13h 45m
53kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from San Diego to Flagstaff

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Flagstaff. The journey takes about 13 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $93, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
13h 45mAverage Duration
$93Cheapest ticket
53kgCO₂ emissions

Train San Diego to Flagstaff: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$105
Average train trip duration13h 45m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure2:01pm
Distance359 miles (579 km)
Latest train departure2:10pm

San Diego to Flagstaff Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
06/13
$103
06/14
$137
Today
$137
06/16
No data
06/17
$103
06/18
$137
06/19
$103
06/20
$103
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego to Flagstaff was searched and found on Jun 13, 2025 with a price of $103

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Diego to Flagstaff, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $103 to $485 for a train ticket from San Diego to Flagstaff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $103 which is on 2025-06-17.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Flagstaff you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between San Diego and Flagstaff, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from San Diego to Flagstaff, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego to Flagstaff?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between San Diego and Flagstaff is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $105 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $93. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Flagstaff, choose the train, as it will take you from San Diego to Flagstaff in about 13h 45m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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