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How to get fromAlbuquerque, NM to Californiaby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Albuquerque, NM to California by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Line 8 bus to Albuquerque International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Menaul @ University to A.T.C. bus bus
    2. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ABQ - SAN
    5h 15m
    $502–757

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    19h 45m
    $130–261

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    19h 8m
    $290–601

  4. Drive 781.9 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque, NM to Los Angelescar car 781.9 mi
    12h 22m
    $143–207

  5. Line 8 bus to Albuquerque International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Menaul @ University to A.T.C. bus bus
    2. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ABQ - LAX
    5h 41m
    $387–715

  6. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ABQ - OAK
    5h 50m
    $224–759

  7. Line 8 bus to Albuquerque International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Menaul @ University to A.T.C. bus bus
    2. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ABQ - SFO
    6h 6m
    $451–766

  8. Line 8 bus to Albuquerque International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the bus from Menaul @ University to A.T.C. bus bus
    2. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ABQ - BUR
    6h 26m
    $266–612

  9. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAF - LAX
    7h 23m
    $137–380

Albuquerque, NM to California by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$290Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 645.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and California, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $290–600 and the journey takes 17h 23m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $130–260 and the journey takes 18h.

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