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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Lake Mead National Recreation Areaby plane, shuttle, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Albuquerque to Lake Mead National Recreation Area by plane, shuttle, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane ABQ - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Laughlin, NVshuttle bus
    5h 24m
    $445–886

  2. Drive 538.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Hoover Dam Visitor Centercar car 538.3 mi
    8h 18m
    $99–142

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kingman Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kingman Station to Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 28m
    $176–356

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Kingmanbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kingman Station to Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    15h 51m
    $112–205

Albuquerque to Lake Mead National Recreation Area by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration10h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 582.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Lake Mead National Recreation Area, NV, USA?

You can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop via Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), 24th St Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Kingman, Kingman Station, and Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop in around 15h 51m.

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