Train tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Flagstaff, US

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Next departures for San Diego to Flagstaff on November 20
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Old Town San Diego
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Old Town San Diego
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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Flagstaff

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Flagstaff. The journey takes about 13 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $97, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
13h 50mAverage Duration
360 milesDistance
53kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$87 - $234Average Duration20h 4m
14kg CO₂e
Average Price$97 - $163Average Duration13h 50m
53kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Diego, CA, US to Flagstaff, US by train

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
11/18
$119
11/19
$103
Today
$103
11/21
$137
11/22
No data
11/23
$119
11/24
No data
11/25
$137
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Flagstaff, US was searched and found on Nov 19, 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, CA, US to Flagstaff, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $103 to $542 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 $119 which is on 2025-11-23.

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

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The 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 $125 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $97. 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 50m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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