There are 6 ways to get from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Mesa by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Phoenix, tram
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Phoenix (PHX)plane ABQ - PHX
- Take the tram from 44th St/Washington to Mesa Dr/Main Sttram
2h 16m$193–683Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
10h 44m$72–143Train, bus
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tempebus FlixBus 2047
11h 22m$136–273Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Albuquerque-ABQ to Mesa406.5 mi
7h 2mDrive 406.5 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Mesacar 406.5 mi
7h 2m$75–108Fly to Scottsdale Airport
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Scottsdale Airport (SCF)plane ABQ - SCF
5h 15m$97–469
Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Mesa by bus and tram (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Mesa is to bus which costs $70 - $150 and takes 10h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Mesa is to fly and tram which takes 2h 16m and costs $190 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Mesa station. However, there are services departing from Sunport @ Arrivals Level and arriving at Phoenix Bus Station via Albuquerque Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
The distance between Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) and Mesa is 342 miles. The road distance is 408.9 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Mesa without a car is to bus which takes 10h 44m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Mesa, including transfers.
Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Mesa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Mesa is to bus which takes 10h 44m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $95 - $470 and takes 5h 15m.
Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Mesa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Mesa is 1h behind Albuquerque Airport (ABQ). It is currently 9:12 AM in Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) and 8:12 AM in Mesa.
What companies run services between Albuquerque Airport (ABQ), USA and Mesa, AZ, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 8h 15m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, JSX, and three other airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Scottsdale Airport (SCF) every 4 hours.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Scottsdale Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Scottsdale Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Scottsdale Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Scottsdale Airport via Phoenix, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Scottsdale Airport via Denver, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Scottsdale Airport via Los Angeles, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Phoenix via Silver City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $190–400
- Phone
- +1 (602) 253-5000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Valley Metro
Tram from 44th St/Washington to Mesa Dr/Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tempe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Albuquerque-ABQ to Mesa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Mesa is 409 miles. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Mesa.
There are 2298+ hotels available in Mesa.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) and Mesa. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









