Rome2Rio

How to get fromAlbuquerque to Grand Lakeby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

Find Transport to Grand Lake

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Albuquerque to Grand Lake by bus, train, car, plane, 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.

  1. Bus, train via Denver

    best
    1. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Denverbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the train from Denver to Granby Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    12h 54m
    $104–153

  2. Drive  437.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Grand Lakecar car 437.9 mi
    8h 57m
    $80–116

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Denverbus bus
    3. Take the train from Denver to Granby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    14h 33m
    $121–215

  4. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Yampa Valley Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN)plane plane ABQ - HDN
    2. Drive from Steamboat Springs, CO to Grand Lakecar car
    8h 11m
    $101–462

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1140
    2. Take the train from Denver to Granby Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    13h 48m
    $88–155

  6. Bus, train via Thornton

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque, NM to Denverbus bus El Paso / ...
    2. Take the train from Denver to Granby Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    14h 24m
    $82–134

  7. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Denver, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Denver (DEN)plane plane ABQ - DEN
    2. Take the train from Denver to Granby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 47m
    $198–746

  8. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane plane ABQ - EGE
    2. Take the bus from Eagle County Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Drive from Vail Transportation Center to Grand Lakecar car
    8h 42m
    $143–522

  9. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Cheyenne Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Cheyenne Airport (CYS)plane plane ABQ - CYS
    2. Drive from Cheyenne-Airport-CYS to Grand Lakecar car
    8h 50m
    $95–461

  10. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Denver, train

    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 Denver (DEN)plane plane SAF - DEN
    3. Take the train from Denver to Granby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 35m
    $144–470

Albuquerque to Grand Lake by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Albuquerque to Grand Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 546.4 mi
  • Duration: 12h 54m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Grand Lake, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Albuquerque to Grand Lake. However, you can take the bus to Denver, walk to California St & 21st St, take the line 43 bus to 11th St & Auraria Pkwy, walk to Denver, take the train to Granby Amtrak Station, walk to Granby Train Depot, then take the bus to Portal Road & Grand Ave. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Portal Road & Grand Ave via Las Vegas Amtrak Station, Las Vegas Transportation Center, Denver, California St & 21st St, 11th St & Auraria Pkwy, Denver, Granby Amtrak Station, and Granby Train Depot in around 14h 33m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound