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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Orange Countyby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Albuquerque to Orange County by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ABQ - SNA
    5h 5m
    $130–591

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, line 60 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane ABQ - LGB
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to 17Th-Freemanbus bus
    6h 43m
    $56–267

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    17h 42m
    $285–576

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Anabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    20h 10m
    $141–263

  5. Drive 777.9 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Orange Countycar car 777.9 mi
    12h 21m
    $142–206

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ABQ - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    6h 7m
    $398–737

  7. Fly 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
    6h 45m
    $531–821

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ABQ - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    6h 51m
    $277–634

Albuquerque to Orange County by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$285Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 659.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Orange County, 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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