There are 5 ways to get from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Fort Defiance by bus, taxi, train, rideshare, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Gallupbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the taxi from Gallup to Fort Defiancetaxi
4h 39m$112–156Drive 170.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Fort Defiancecar 170.3 mi
2h 52m$32–45Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Gallup Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the taxi from Gallup Amtrak Station to Fort Defiancetaxi
4h 46m$150–241Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Albuquerque-ABQ to Fort Defiance170.3 mi
2h 52mFly, bus
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Gallup (GUP)plane ABQ - GUP
- Take the bus from Gallup - Walmart to Ft.Defiance - Workforce/Fieldhousebus
5h 43m$98–440
Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Gallup (GUP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Fort Defiance is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Fort Defiance is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $30 - $45.
The distance between Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) and Fort Defiance is 178 miles. The road distance is 171.3 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Fort Defiance without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 39m and costs $110 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Fort Defiance, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Fort Defiance is 171 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Fort Defiance.
There are two+ hotels available in Fort Defiance.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) and Fort Defiance. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Albuquerque Airport (ABQ), USA and Fort Defiance, AZ, USA?
There is no direct connection from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Fort Defiance. However, you can take the line 50 bus to A.T.C. , walk to Albuquerque Bus Station, take the bus to Gallup, then take the taxi to Fort Defiance. Alternatively, you can take the line 50 bus to A.T.C. , walk to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, take the train to Gallup Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Fort Defiance.
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Gallup via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Gallup via Silver City, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $400–800
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Gallup via Las Vegas, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Gallup via Denver, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Gallup Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Gallup
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Gallup
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 928-729-4002
- [email protected]
- Website
- navajotransit.navajo-nsn.gov
Bus from Gallup - Walmart to Ft.Defiance - Workforce/Fieldhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://navajotransit.navajo-nsn.gov
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Albuquerque-ABQ to Fort Defiance
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $90–130
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