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Flagstaff and Grand Canyon hotels and travel information

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Cars on Highway 180 from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon

Northern Arizona’s Attraction Hub

Flagstaff is situated at a major crossroads, easily accessible from the east, west and south. Interstates 40 and 17 provide direct access from the West’s major metro areas, including Albuquerque, El Paso, Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Diego and, of course, Phoenix and Tucson. Highway 89 provides access from states to the north, and Highway 180 links Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon, just 81 miles (130 km) to the northwest.

Traditional Arrivals

  • From the East or West: Interstate 40
  • From the South / Phoenix: Interstate 17
  • From the North / Page / Lake Powell / Monument Valley: Highway 89

If you are coming from Phoenix, take I-17 north and follow the numerous "Flagstaff" signs. I-17 terminates in Flagstaff at its junction with I-40 and becomes Milton Road which in turn becomes Route 66 in downtown Flagstaff. This is the main artery through Flagstaff. When you arrive, be sure to stop at the Flagstaff Visitor Center in the historic train station, 1 East Route 66. The friendly staff will provide you with free information on local attractions, events, accommodations, and tips on Flagstaff’s diverse dining choices and vibrant nightlife scene.

Scenic Arrivals

  • From Sedona: Highway 89A north through Oak Creek Canyon
  • From Grand Canyon National Park (South Rim): Highway 180 south

Arrival by Rail

Amtrak services Flagstaff twice daily on the Southwest Chief line. Flagstaff can also be reached by rail from either the east or west. The historic downtown train station is an active operating facility, with daily arrivals and departures by Amtrak (800-872-7245).

Arrival by Air

Air service to Flagstaff’s Pulliam Airport is available via US Airways and Horizon Air. Pulliam Airport is located five miles south of downtown Flagstaff, Just off 1-17.

In partnership with Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air provides daily flights to and from Los Angeles International Airport (beginning June 23), where a wide selection of domestic and international connections can be made. 800-547-9308 • horizonair.com

U.S. Airways provides daily flights to and from Phoenix Sky Harbor International airport, where a wide selection of domestic and international connections can be made. 800-235-9292 • usairways.com

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Map showing Flagstaff' location in relation to Arizona and the U.S.
Distances from Flagstaff
  mi km
Albuquerque, NM 323 520
Canyon de Chelly 212 341
Grand Canyon 81 130
Hoover Dam 314 244
Hopi Reservation 70 113
Lake Powell / Page 136 219
Las Vegas, NV 252 406
Laughlin, NV 200 322
Los Angeles, CA 467 752
Meteor Crater 45 72
Monument Valley 171 275
Navajo Reservation 52 84
Painted Desert 116 187
Phoenix 142 229
Prescott 87 140
Tucson 257 414
Sedona 28 45
Sunset Crater Volcano 15 24
Walnut Canyon 7 12
Williams 32 51
Wupatki 39 63


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