There are 4 ways to get from Albuquerque to La Junta by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to La Junta Stationtrain Southwest Chief
7h 21m$190–300Drive 331.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Albuquerque to La Juntacar 331.1 mi
5h 22m$61–88Bus, drive (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Pueblo Transitbus Greyhound US1140
- Drive from Pueblo Transit to La Juntacar
7h 28m$72–106Fly, drive
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB)plane ABQ - PUB
- Drive from Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB) to La Juntacar
6h 9m$76–438
Albuquerque to La Junta by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to La Junta is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to La Junta is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs $60 - $90.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at La Junta Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Albuquerque and La Junta is 347 miles. The road distance is 333 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to La Junta without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs $190 - $300.
The train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to La Junta Station takes 7h 21m including transfers and departs once daily.
Albuquerque to La Junta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
Albuquerque to La Junta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at La Junta Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to La Junta is 333 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Albuquerque to La Junta.
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What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and La Junta, CO, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to La Junta Station once daily. Tickets cost $190–300 and the journey takes 7h 21m.
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Pueblo Memorial Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Pueblo Memorial Airport via Salt Lake City, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Pueblo Memorial Airport via Phoenix, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Monday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Pueblo Memorial Airport via Dallas, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Pueblo Memorial Airport via Carlsbad, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Pueblo Memorial Airport via Las Vegas, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to La Junta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–300
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Pueblo Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Greyhound
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