Bus or train from Los Angeles to Flagstaff, Arizona

By Michael Gebicki
Updated November 29 2015 - 1:15am, first published 12:15am

MY INTERNET SEARCH SHOWS AMTRAK'S SOUTH-WEST CHIEF LOS ANGELES TO FLAGSTAFF SERVICE DEPARTS AT 6:45 PM. I'D RATHER SEE THE MOJAVE AND SIERRA NEVADA IN DAYLIGHT AND NOT ARRIVE IN AN UNFAMILIAR CITY AT 4:15AM. ALTERNATIVE SUGGESTIONS? BUS? HOW DO I GET TO THE BUS STATION IN LA? THE REST OF MY TRIP WILL BE SELF DRIVE BUT I CAN'T FIND RENTALS IN FLAGSTAFF, ONLY AT THE LOCAL AIRPORT, AND YOU RECOMMEND AVOIDING AIRPORT RENTAL DESKS.