There are 5 ways to get from Albuquerque to Lamar by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or shuttle
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 Lamar Amtraktrain Southwest Chief
8h 23m$210–340Drive 386.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Albuquerque to Lamarcar 386.9 mi
6h 25m$71–102Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Pueblo Transitbus Greyhound US1140
- Take the bus from Pueblo Transit to Lamar Stationbus FlixBus 2245
9h 25m$79–117Fly from Albuquerque International Airport, bus
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Denver (DEN)plane ABQ - DEN
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Lamarbus
8h 59m$370–766Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Denver (DEN)plane SAF - DEN
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Lamarbus
9h 43m$171–510
Albuquerque to Lamar by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Lamar is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Lamar is to drive which takes 6h 25m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque station to Lamar station. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at Lamar Station via Pueblo Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at Lamar Amtrak. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 23m.
The distance between Albuquerque and Lamar is 400 miles. The road distance is 389.2 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Lamar without a car is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs $210 - $340.
The train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Lamar Amtrak takes 8h 23m including transfers and departs once daily.
Albuquerque to Lamar bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
Albuquerque to Lamar train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Lamar is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs $210 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 9h 25m.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Lamar, CO, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Lamar Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $210–340 and the journey takes 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Lamar Station via Pueblo Transit in around 9h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Lamar Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–340
- 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
Bus from Denver Union Station to Lamar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Lamar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Pueblo Transit to Lamar Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Albuquerque to Lamar bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pueblo Transit station.
Albuquerque to Lamar train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lamar Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Lamar is 389 miles. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Albuquerque to Lamar.
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