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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Carlsbadby plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Albuquerque to Carlsbad by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Carlsbad (CNM)plane plane ABQ - CNM
    2h 47m
    $71–241

  2. Drive 276.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Carlsbadcar car 276.9 mi
    5h 40m
    $51–73

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1140 / ...
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Carlsbadbus bus Greyhound US1192s
    8h 30m
    $90–132

  4. Bus via Albuquerque, NM

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque, NM to El Paso, TXbus bus Denver to El Paso
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Carlsbadbus bus Greyhound US1192s
    9h 4m
    $71–116

  5. Bus via Los Lunas

    1. Take the bus from Los Lunas Rail Runner Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus Denver
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Carlsbadbus bus Greyhound US1192s
    9h 18m
    $86–133

Albuquerque to Carlsbad by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

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

Corporate Flight Management Inc flies from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Carlsbad (CNM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Carlsbad via El Paso Bus Station in around 8h 30m.

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