There are 5 ways to get from Albuquerque to Cave Creek by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Albuquerque International Airport, line 44 bus
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Phoenix (PHX)plane ABQ - PHX
- Take the bus from 44th St & Washington St to Deer Valley Rd & Tatum Blbus
4h 28m$222–693Drive 419.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Albuquerque to Cave Creekcar 419.6 mi
7h 17m$77–111Train, bus
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Phoenix Denny's Deer Valleybus Flagstaff
9h 40m$184–351Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
10h 7m$105–157Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly, line 44 bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SAF - PHX
- Take the bus from 44th St & Washington St to Deer Valley Rd & Tatum Blbus
5h 13m$153–437
Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Phoenix (PHX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Cave Creek is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Cave Creek is to fly and line 44 bus which takes 4h 28m and costs $220 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque station to Cave Creek. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at Marriott Dr & Desert Ridge Marriott via 44th St PHX Sky Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.
The distance between Albuquerque and Cave Creek is 366 miles. The road distance is 422.1 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Cave Creek without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 40m and costs $180 - $360.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Albuquerque to Cave Creek, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Cave Creek bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
Albuquerque to Cave Creek bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Cave Creek is 1h behind Albuquerque. It is currently 5:58 PM in Albuquerque and 4:58 PM in Cave Creek.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Cave Creek is 422 miles. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Albuquerque to Cave Creek.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Cave Creek, AZ, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 8h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
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
- $85–200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (602) 253-5000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Valley Metro
Bus from 44th St & Washington St to Deer Valley Rd & Tatum Bl
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro
Bus from 44th St & Washington St to Deer Valley Rd & Tatum Bl
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro
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