On Route 66 in Arizona, the Flagstaff Amtrak Station is in a very walkable area with many restaurants, art galleries and hotels in walking distance. Trains on the Southwest Chief route stop here daily, one train in each direction. Exit at this station for rental cars, shuttles and day tours to the Grand Canyon. You can also drive to Zion National Park from the station in about 4.5 hours.

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Things to Know

• Rideshare is available in Flagstaff.
• Route 66 is a busy road; cross at stoplights and crosswalks.
• Eastbound trains arrive very early in the morning, before 5 a.m.
• Westbound trains arrive in the evening, and are the best way to arrive and depart the city.
• Enterprise offers pickup service with a car rental (call ahead to confirm), but you’ll have to wait to get the car due to the odd train arrival times.

Nearby Places to Stay

The following places to stay are closest to the Flagstaff Amtrak Station (walking time 5 minutes or less):

• Motel DeBeau
• Rodeway Inn
• Weatherford Hotel
• Hotel Monte Vista

You can also walk less than 10 minutes to:

• Residence Inn
• L Motel
• Country Inn & Suites
• Highland Country Inn
• Drury Inn & Suites

Nearby Things to Do

• The Artist’s Gallery
• Craft Beer Breweries
• Downtown Flagstaff

More Information

• Best things to do in Flagstaff
• Amtrak to the Grand Canyon
• 10 attractions on the Southwest Chief route to plan a trip around