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Arrival day is on Sunday, September 21, 2025.
Meet the group at La Quinta Inn & Suites Flagstaff in Flagstaff, AZ
Start of Trip: 3:00 pm hotel check-in; 5:00-5:30 pm Program Registration; 5:30 pm Orientation.
Your trip ends on: Saturday, September 27, 2025 in Departures at Marble Canyon Lodge
End of Trip: Program concludes after drop offs at starting hotel, Flagstaff Airport, or Flagstaff Amtrak Station by 11:30 am.
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: 8004487988
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Check Groome Transportation Shuttle for departure times PRIOR to booking flights. Advanced reservations required. There are multiple shuttles daily between Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and the Flagstaff Visitor Center / Amtrak and starting hotel. Upon making the booking, please be sure you understand the directions on where to meet the van at the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. Drop off/pick up at Flagstaff starting hotels available by advanced reservation only (extra charge each way for hotel drop/pick up, inquire when you make your reservation). Otherwise, shuttle drop off/pick up location is Flagstaff Visitor Center / Amtrak. From there taxi service available for extra charge.
Flagstaff to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (LAST DAY OF PROGRAM)
The estimated travel time from the last location is 3 .
The estimated distance to the last location is 150 .
Commercial Van/Shuttle
*Advanced reservations are not required.
On the final day of the program, the Road Scholar vans will drop off participants at the Flagstaff starting hotel by 11:30 am, then provide transfers to the Flagstaff Pulliam Airport and the Flagstaff Visitor Center / Amtrak station. For connection to the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport from the Flagstaff Visitor Center / Amtrak or starting hotel, contact Groome Transportation. Groome Transportation has multiple shuttles each day between Flagstaff and the Phoenix Airport. IMPORTANT: BEFORE booking your flight, please confirm Groome shuttle departure times from Flagstaff Visitor Center / Amtrak and arrival times at the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. Book your flight accordingly.
Arrival day is on 9/21/2025.
Meet the group at La Quinta Inn & Suites Flagstaff in Flagstaff, AZ.
Start of Trip: 3:00 pm hotel check-in; 5:00-5:30 pm Program Registration; 5:30 pm Orientation.
Your trip ends on: Saturday, September 27, 2025 in Departures at Marble Canyon Lodge.
End of Trip: Program concludes after drop offs at starting hotel, Flagstaff Airport, or Flagstaff Amtrak Station by 11:30 am..
Station: Flagstaff Amtrak
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 5 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.
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. Call for taxi or other ride sharing services for transport to hotel.
Arrival day is on 9/21/2025.
Meet the group at La Quinta Inn & Suites Flagstaff in Flagstaff, AZ.
Start of Trip: 3:00 pm hotel check-in; 5:00-5:30 pm Program Registration; 5:30 pm Orientation.
Your trip ends on: Saturday, September 27, 2025 in Departures at Marble Canyon Lodge.
End of Trip: Program concludes after drop offs at starting hotel, Flagstaff Airport, or Flagstaff Amtrak Station by 11:30 am..
Parking at hotel for the duration of the program.
Flagstaff La Quinta From I-40
Take the I-40 to Flagstaff, AZ and exit at 195 north for Flagstaff and Grand Canyon. This puts you northbound on Milton Road. At the first stoplight, Forest Meadows, turn left. Continue west on Forest Meadows for a quarter block to the next light at Beulah Blvd. Turn right on Beulah and continue for a quarter block. La Quinta is on the left, 2015 S. Beulah.
Flagstaff La Quinta from I-17
Travel north on I-17 until it ends, becoming Milton Road in Flagstaff, AZ. Turn left at the first stop light on Forest Meadows. Continue for quarter block to the next light on Beulah Blvd. Turn right on Beulah and drive for a quarter block. La Quinta is on the left, 2015 S. Beulah.