There are 9 ways to get from Albuquerque, NM to California by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle
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Train to Albuquerque International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport
best- Take the train from Montaño Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ABQ - SAN
5h 16m$502–757Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210
19h 50m$130–211Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
19h 13m$220–551Drive 781.9 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque, NM to Los Angelescar 781.9 mi
12h 22m$143–207Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane ABQ - LAX
5h 42m$307–715Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane ABQ - OAK
5h 49m$224–759Fly Albuquerque International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ABQ - SFO
6h 9m$401–766Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane ABQ - BUR
6h 26m$266–612Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAF - LAX
7h 29m$132–390
Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque, NM to California is to bus which costs $130 - $220 and takes 19h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque, NM to California is to train and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $500 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque, NM to California station. However, there are services departing from Menaul @ University and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Albuquerque Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Albuquerque, NM to California. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at Los Angeles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 13m.
The distance between Albuquerque, NM and California is 647 miles. The road distance is 786.4 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque, NM to California without a car is to train which takes 19h 13m and costs $220 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Albuquerque, NM to California, including transfers.
Albuquerque, NM to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
Albuquerque, NM to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque, NM to California is to train which takes 19h 13m and costs $220 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 19h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $300 - $750 and takes 5h 42m.
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 $220–550 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 $130–210 and the journey takes 18h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Oakland International Airport via San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
- Phone
- 1-866-795-7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rio Metro Regional Transit District
Train from Montaño Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Rio Metro Regional Transit District
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
- $130–210
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Albuquerque, NM to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
California is 1h behind Albuquerque, NM. It is currently 1:44 PM in Albuquerque, NM and 12:44 PM in California.
Albuquerque, NM to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque, NM to California is 786 miles. It takes approximately 12h 22m to drive from Albuquerque, NM to California.
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