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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Palo Altoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Albuquerque to Palo Alto by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ABQ - SFO
    4h 55m
    $403–769

  2. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ABQ - SJC
    6h 30m
    $102–500

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    26h 11m
    $206–318

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    28h 59m
    $730–1,126

  5. Drive  1,052.2 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Palo Altocar car 1,052.2 mi
    17h 3m
    $192–278

  6. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ABQ - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    6h 33m
    $676–795

  7. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José 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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAF - SJC
    7h 28m
    $173–544

  8. Bus via Phoenix

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    28h 51m
    $179–261

Albuquerque to Palo Alto by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 919.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Los Angeles Union Station, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 26h 11m.

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