There are 5 ways to get from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to San Diego by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car
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Fly to San Diego International Airport
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ABQ - SAN
1h 50m$500–750Drive 765.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to San Diegocar 765.5 mi
13h 7m$140–202Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
21h 22m$290–671Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
23h 31m$160–311Fly to Tijuana International Airport
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane ABQ - TIJ
11h 4m$180–668
Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to San Diego by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to San Diego is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to San Diego is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs $500 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Sunport @ Arrivals Level and arriving at San Diego via Albuquerque Bus Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at San Diego via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 22m.
The distance between Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) and San Diego is 631 miles. The road distance is 770 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 21h 22m and costs $290 - $700.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN), including transfers and time at the airport.
Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to San Diego is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs $500 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $290 - $700 and takes 21h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $320 and takes 23h 31m.
What companies run services between Albuquerque Airport (ABQ), USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunport @ Arrivals Level to San Diego via A.T.C. , Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 21h 22m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–500
- Website
- volaris.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Tijuana International Airport via Phoenix, Hermosillo
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- 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 Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–250
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Albuquerque International Airport Airport to San Diego International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 50m.
Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Diego is 1h behind Albuquerque Airport (ABQ). It is currently 3:45 PM in Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) and 2:45 PM in San Diego.
Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to San Diego is 770 miles. It takes approximately 13h 7m to drive from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to San Diego.
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer flights from Albuquerque International Airport Airport to San Diego International Airport Airport.
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