There are 5 ways to get from Albuquerque to Baja California by plane, tram, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, tram
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ABQ - SAN
- Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
4h 47m$8,596–13,391Drive 1,215.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Albuquerque to Tijuanacar 1,215.9 km
13h 19m$2,376–3,431Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
20h 56m$4,512–10,035Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from El Monte to Cbxbus Lxus 3105
21h 23m$2,663–4,847Bus via Las Cruces
- Take the bus from Albuquerque, NM to Las Cruces, NMbus Denver to El Paso / ...
- Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
25h 13m$2,865–4,075
Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Baja California is to drive which costs $2300 - $3500 and takes 13h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Baja California is to fly and tram which takes 4h 47m and costs $8500 - $14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque station to Baja California. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at Cbx via El Monte Station Upper Level and El Monte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Albuquerque to Baja California station. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 56m.
The distance between Albuquerque and Baja California is 1060 km. The road distance is 1215.9 km.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Albuquerque to Baja California, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Baja California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
Albuquerque to Baja California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Baja California is to train which takes 20h 56m and costs $4500 - $10000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2600 - $4900 and takes 21h 23m.
Albuquerque to Baja California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Monte Bus Stop station.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Baja California, Mexico?
You can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Tijuana via Fullerton Amtrak Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, and San Ysidro Station in around 20h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Tijuana via El Monte Bus Stop, El Monte Station Upper Level, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd E, El Monte, and Cbx in around 21h 23m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,400–8,000
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $1,400–8,000
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
- $1,500–8,500
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2,000–3,900
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Baja California is 1h behind Albuquerque. It is currently 9:47 AM in Albuquerque and 8:47 AM in Baja California.
Albuquerque to Baja California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Baja California is 1216 km. It takes approximately 13h 19m to drive from Albuquerque to Baja California.
There are 587+ hotels available in Baja California.





