There are 6 ways to get from Albuquerque to Kearney by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Kearney Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane ABQ - EAR
4h 58m$115–506Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US1140
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kearneybus Greyhound US0123S
15h 35m$141–219Drive 703.6 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Kearneycar 703.6 mi
12h 39m$129–186Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Kearney Municipal Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane SAF - EAR
6h 13m$176–510Fly Albuquerque International Airport to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field, bus
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF)plane ABQ - LBF
- Take the bus from North Platte to Kearneybus
7h 49m$122–507Bus via Kearney
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US1140
- Take the bus from Denver to Kearneybus Bhl 120
16h 13m$209–284
Albuquerque to Kearney by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Kearney is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Kearney is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque station to Kearney. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at Kearney via Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.
The distance between Albuquerque and Kearney is 586 miles. The road distance is 707.8 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Kearney without a car is to bus which takes 15h 35m and costs $140 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Albuquerque to Kearney, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Kearney bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Kearney is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 15h 35m.
Albuquerque to Kearney bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Kearney is 1h ahead of Albuquerque. It is currently 3:49 PM in Albuquerque and 4:49 PM in Kearney.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Kearney, NE, USA?
United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Kearney via Denver Union Station in around 15h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Kearney Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Kearney Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Kearney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from North Platte to Kearney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-575-613-3256
- [email protected]
- Website
- Taos Rides
Shuttle from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $75–85
- Website
- Taos Rides
- Schedules at
- Taos Rides
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Denver to Kearney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–130
- Website
- Express Arrow
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Kearney is 708 miles. It takes approximately 12h 39m to drive from Albuquerque to Kearney.
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