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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Los Angelesby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, tram, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Albuquerque to Los Angeles by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, tram, or train

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  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ABQ - LAX
    4h 17m
    $387–714

  2. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Long Beach Airport, tram

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane ABQ - LGB
    2. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Historic Broadway Stationtram tram
    5h 49m
    $91–457

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    17h 23m
    $290–600

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    18h
    $130–260

  5. Drive 780.1 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Los Angelescar car 780.1 mi
    12h 22m
    $143–206

  6. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ABQ - BUR
    5h 1m
    $266–611

  7. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAF - LAX
    5h 4m
    $138–378

  8. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ABQ - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    7h 40m
    $95–475

Albuquerque to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration17h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$290Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 695.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $290–600 and the journey takes 17h 23m.

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