There are 5 ways to get from Albuquerque to La Jolla by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to San Diego International Airport, line 30 bus
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ABQ - SAN
- Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus
4h 37m$502–756Drive 768.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Albuquerque to La Jollacar 768.3 mi
13h 8m$141–203Train, bus
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Riversidetrain
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus 101
21h 34m$237–512Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0901
22h 18m$152–289Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane ABQ - CLD
5h 47m$190–591
Albuquerque to La Jolla by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to La Jolla is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to La Jolla is to fly and line 30 bus which takes 4h 37m and costs $500 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque station to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at Silverado St & Herschel Av via Montclair Transcenter and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 18m.
The distance between Albuquerque and La Jolla is 653 miles. The road distance is 772.8 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to La Jolla without a car is to train and bus which takes 21h 34m and costs $230 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Albuquerque to La Jolla, including transfers.
Albuquerque to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to La Jolla is to bus which takes 22h 18m and costs $150 - $290. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $190 - $600 and takes 5h 47m.
Albuquerque to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Montclair Transcenter station.
La Jolla is 1h behind Albuquerque. It is currently 5:26 PM in Albuquerque and 4:26 PM in La Jolla.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Montclair Transcenter, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 22h 18m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) every 4 hours.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–490
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Av
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to La Jolla is 773 miles. It takes approximately 13h 8m to drive from Albuquerque to La Jolla.
Book your Albuquerque to La Jolla bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 2174+ hotels available in La Jolla.









