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

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There are 9 ways to get from Albuquerque to Newport Beach by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, tram, bus, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ABQ - SNA
    6h 54m
    $104–555

  2. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Long Beach Airport, line 1 bus

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane ABQ - LGB
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Balboa Covesbus bus
    7h 1m
    $91–457

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    18h 17m
    $285–569

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    20h 54m
    $188–258

  5. Drive 785.3 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Newport Beachcar car 785.3 mi
    12h 32m
    $144–207

  6. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, tram, line 577 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ABQ - LAX
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Norwalk Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to 7th / Channelbus bus
    4. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Balboa Covesbus bus
    7h
    $385–709

  7. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, line 43 bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ABQ - BUR
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Newport-18Thbus bus
    8h 13m
    $275–624

  8. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ABQ - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    8h 25m
    $536–820

  9. 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
    7h 47m
    $136–373

Albuquerque to Newport Beach by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$285Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 663.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Newport Beach, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $280–600 and the journey takes 16h 35m.

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