There are 5 ways to get from Albuquerque to North Platte by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Albuquerque International Airport
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF)plane ABQ - LBF
5h 11m$105–471Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US1140
- Take the bus from Denver to North Plattebus Bhl 120
13h 59m$160–227Drive 663.4 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to North Plattecar 663.4 mi
11h 8m$122–175Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF)plane SAF - LBF
5h 55m$166–485Train, bus
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Denverbus
- Take the bus from Denver to North Plattebus
14h 47m$222–316
Albuquerque to North Platte by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to North Platte is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to North Platte is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $100 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque station to North Platte. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at North Platte via Denver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.
The distance between Albuquerque and North Platte is 542 miles. The road distance is 667.3 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to North Platte without a car is to bus which takes 13h 59m and costs $160 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Albuquerque to North Platte, including transfers.
Albuquerque to North Platte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to North Platte is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $100 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $230 and takes 13h 59m.
Albuquerque to North Platte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
North Platte is 1h ahead of Albuquerque. It is currently 1:24 AM in Albuquerque and 2:24 AM in North Platte.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and North Platte, NE, USA?
United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to North Platte via Denver Union Station and Denver in around 13h 59m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Las Vegas Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- 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 Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Denver to North Platte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Denver to North Platte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Website
- Express Arrow
- 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
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to North Platte is 667 miles. It takes approximately 11h 8m to drive from Albuquerque to North Platte.
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