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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Carmelby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Albuquerque to Carmel by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane ABQ - MRY
    7h 56m
    $95–437

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    27h 12m
    $465–912

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    29h 40m
    $228–403

  4. Drive 1,019.1 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Carmelcar car 1,019.1 mi
    16h 41m
    $186–269

  5. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ABQ - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 33m
    $147–614

  6. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ABQ - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 13m
    $447–824

  7. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ABQ - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 43m
    $278–828

  8. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Monterey Regional 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 Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAF - MRY
    11h 1m
    $156–461

Albuquerque to Carmel by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration29h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$228Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 874.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Carmel, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Carmel via Los Angeles and Salinas in around 27h 12m.

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