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How to get fromAlbuquerque to La Jollaby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Albuquerque to La Jolla by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, line 30 bus

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ABQ - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus
    4h 41m
    $502–756

  2. Drive 768.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Albuquerque to La Jollacar car 768.3 mi
    13h 8m
    $141–203

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    20h 35m
    $317–641

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    23h 23m
    $161–300

  5. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane ABQ - CLD
    5h 33m
    $195–581

Albuquerque to La Jolla by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$317Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 649.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Fullerton Amtrak Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Transit Center in around 20h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Los Angeles Union Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 23h 23m.

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