There are 7 ways to get from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to El Paso, TX by plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Fly to El Paso International Airport
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane ABQ - ELP
3h 41m$201–973Bus via Las Cruces
cheapest- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit)bus Greyhound US1140D
- Take the bus from Mesilla Valley Intermodal Transit Terminal to Downtown El Pasobus El Paso TX - Las Cruces NM
7h 13m$32–70Bus
- Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to El Paso Bus Stationbus Denver
5h 41m$40–81Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Albuquerque-ABQ to El Paso, TX264.3 mi
4h 5mDrive 264.3 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to El Paso, TXcar 264.3 mi
4h 5m$49–70Fly to Silver City Airport, drive
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Silver City Airport (SVC)plane ABQ - SVC
- Drive from Silver City Airport (SVC) to El Paso, TXcar
3h 16m$113–132Fly to Carlsbad, drive
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Carlsbad (CNM)plane ABQ - CNM
- Drive from Carlsbad (CNM) to El Paso, TXcar
3h 52m$84–169
Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to El Paso, TX by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to El Paso, TX is to bus via Las Cruces which costs $30 - $70 and takes 7h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to El Paso, TX is to fly and drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $110 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to El Paso, TX station. However, there are services departing from Sunport @ Arrivals Level and arriving at El Paso Bus Station via ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) and El Paso, TX is 234 miles. The road distance is 265.9 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to El Paso, TX without a car is to bus which takes 5h 41m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to El Paso, TX, including transfers.
Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to El Paso, TX bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to El Paso, TX is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $200 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 5h 41m.
Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to El Paso, TX bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at El Paso Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to El Paso, TX is 266 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to El Paso, TX.
What companies run services between Albuquerque Airport (ABQ), USA and El Paso, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to El Paso International Airport (ELP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Omnibus Express operates a bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to El Paso Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–85 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route 6 times a week.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Silver City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $88–92
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Carlsbad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to El Paso Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to El Paso Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Albuquerque-ABQ to El Paso, TX
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
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