There are 5 ways to get from Albuquerque to Calexico by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 Imperial County Airport
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane ABQ - IPL
5h 11m$150–741Drive 647.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Albuquerque to Calexicocar 647.6 mi
11h 22m$119–171Train, bus
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus
14h 40m$248–386Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ABQ - SAN
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Calexico Bus Stationbus
7h 39m$513–786Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0850
17h 25m$145–217
Albuquerque to Calexico by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Calexico is to drive which costs $110 - $180 and takes 11h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Calexico is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $150 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque station to Calexico station. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at Calexico Bus Station via Indio Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.
The distance between Albuquerque and Calexico is 559 miles. The road distance is 651.3 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Calexico without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 40m and costs $240 - $390.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Albuquerque to Calexico, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Calexico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Calexico is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 17h 25m.
Albuquerque to Calexico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indio Bus Station.
Calexico is 1h behind Albuquerque. It is currently 12:37 PM in Albuquerque and 11:37 AM in Calexico.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Calexico, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Advanced Air, LLC, and three other airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Imperial County Airport (IPL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Calexico Bus Station via Indio Bus Station in around 17h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Imperial County Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Tuesday to Monday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Imperial County Airport via Silver City, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430–750
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Imperial County Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Imperial County Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
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
- $190–300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Calexico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Calexico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Calexico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Calexico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Calexico is 651 miles. It takes approximately 11h 22m to drive from Albuquerque to Calexico.
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