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Arrival day is on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Meet the group at La Quinta Inn & Suites Flagstaff in Flagstaff, AZ
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 5:00 p.m. Program Registration; 5:30-7:00 p.m. Orientation followed by Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Flagstaff, AZ at Yavapai Lodge West
End of Trip: 10:30 a.m. after arriving at starting hotel; 8:00 a.m. lodge check-out.
Flagstaff Airport (FLG) to Progam Hotel
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 10 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 5 miles .
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Taxi
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
ACE Taxi 928-707-4030 Sun Taxi 928-779-1111 Apex Taxi 928-779-0000 Ride Share services also available The Flagstaff Airport is serviced by American Airlines, with 2-5 flights daily to/from Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). Early booking is encouraged for plane tickets, as the price goes up when the plane is almost full. Airfare to Flagstaff is much cheaper (exact cost varies) if connecting flights are also on American.
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX) to Flagstaff (FIRST DAY of PROGRAM)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 3 hours .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 150 miles .
Groome Transportation
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 9283508466
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Check with Groome Transportation for departure times PRIOR to booking flights; call or visit https://groometransportation.com/flagstaff/ Advanced reservations required. It is recommended that you reserve your Groome shuttle at the same time as your flight. There are twelve Groome shuttles daily between Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and the Flagstaff Visitor Center / Amtrak. Upon making the booking, please be sure you understand where to meet your shuttle at the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. Groome shuttles normally drop off and pick up at the Flagstaff Visitor Center/Amtrak station. Drop off/pick up at Flagstaff starting hotel may be available by advanced reservation only (extra charge each way for hotel drop/pick up - inquire when you make your reservation).
Arrival day is on 6/9/2026.
Meet the group at La Quinta Inn & Suites Flagstaff in Flagstaff, AZ.
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 5:00 p.m. Program Registration; 5:30-7:00 p.m. Orientation followed by Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Flagstaff, AZ at Yavapai Lodge West.
End of Trip: 10:30 a.m. after arriving at starting hotel; 8:00 a.m. lodge check-out..
Station: Flagstaff Amtrak
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 10 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 2 miles .
Taxi
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
There are two Amtrak arrivals daily in Flagstaff on the Southwest Chief line, which runs between Chicago and Los Angeles. Westbound train arrives 8:51 PM and departs at 8:57 PM Eastbound train arrives at 4:36 AM and departs at 4:41 AM. Times subject to change. Check Amtrak for current schedules. This is also the regular dropoff location for Groome Transportation shuttles, unless arranged otherwise in advance. Call for taxi or other rideshare services for transport from Flagstaff Visitor Center/Amtrak Station to hotel. ACE Taxi 928-707-4030 Sun Taxi 928-779-1111 Apex Taxi 928-779-0000 Rideshare services also available.
Arrival day is on 6/9/2026.
Meet the group at La Quinta Inn & Suites Flagstaff in Flagstaff, AZ.
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 5:00 p.m. Program Registration; 5:30-7:00 p.m. Orientation followed by Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Flagstaff, AZ at Yavapai Lodge West.
End of Trip: 10:30 a.m. after arriving at starting hotel; 8:00 a.m. lodge check-out..
Free parking at the hotel.
Denver
S on I-25 438 mi to Albuquerque. W on I-40 320 mi to Flagstaff exit 195 N, Milton Rd. N on Milton to first stop light, Forest Meadows. Left for quarter block to next light, Beulah Blvd. R on Beulah for quarter block to La Quinta on left, 2015 S. Beulah.
Salt Lake City & the Northwest
S on I -15 181 mi to I - 70 jct; E on I - 70 29 mi to jct US 89; S on US 89 206 mi to Page, AZ, then another 135 mi S on US 89 to I-40 W in Flagstaff, AZ. I-40 W 5 mi to exit 195, Milton Rd N. N on Milton to first stoplight, Forest Meadows. Left for a quarter block to next light, Beulah Blvd. Right on Beulah quarter block to La Quinta on left, 2015 S. Beulah.
Phoenix
N on 1-17 until it ends, becoming Milton Rd in Flagstaff. At 1st stop light, Forest Meadows, turn left for quarter block to next light, Beulah Blvd. R on Beulah for quarter block to La Quinta on left, 2015 S. Beulah.
Los Angeles
E on I-40 to Flagstaff, exit 195. N on Milton Road to the first stop light, Forest Meadows. Left for quarter block to next light, Beulah Blvd. R on Beulah for quarter block to La Quinta on left, 2015 S. Beulah.
Albuquerque
W on I-40 to Flagstaff, exit 195. N on Milton Road to the first stop light, Forest Meadows. Left for quarter block to next light, Beulah Blvd. R on Beulah for quarter block to La Quinta on left, 2015 S. Beulah.