There are 5 ways to get from Albuquerque to Costa Mesa by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Long Beach Airport
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane ABQ - LGB
3h 48m$165–546Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
cheapest- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane ABQ - SNA
6h 53m$104–555Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
18h 16m$286–571Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210
20h 21m$150–273Drive 783.4 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Costa Mesacar 783.4 mi
12h 28m$143–207
Albuquerque to Costa Mesa by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Costa Mesa is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 12h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Costa Mesa is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $160 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque station to Costa Mesa. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at Harbor-19Th via Los Angeles and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Albuquerque to Costa Mesa station. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 16m.
The distance between Albuquerque and Costa Mesa is 692 miles. The road distance is 788 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Costa Mesa without a car is to train which takes 18h 16m and costs $280 - $600.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Albuquerque to Costa Mesa, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
Albuquerque to Costa Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Costa Mesa is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $160 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $280 - $600 and takes 18h 16m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $280 and takes 20h 21m.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Costa Mesa, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Long Beach Airport (LGB) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $280–600 and the journey takes 16h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $180–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–260
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Albuquerque to Costa Mesa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Costa Mesa is 1h behind Albuquerque. It is currently 11:02 AM in Albuquerque and 10:02 AM in Costa Mesa.
Albuquerque to Costa Mesa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Costa Mesa is 788 miles. It takes approximately 12h 28m to drive from Albuquerque to Costa Mesa.
There are 1480+ hotels available in Costa Mesa.