There are 5 ways to get from Albuquerque to Payson by plane, shuttle, train, bus, taxi, or car
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, shuttle
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Phoenix (PHX)plane ABQ - PHX
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Payson
4h 33m$292–803Drive 329.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Albuquerque to Paysoncar 329.1 mi
5h 27m$61–87Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Camp Verde Chevron Stationbus
- Take the taxi from Camp Verde Chevron Station to Paysontaxi
8h 51m$272–445Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to PaysonPhoenix
10h 10m$191–260Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly, shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SAF - PHX
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Payson
5h 22m$228–487
Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Phoenix (PHX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Payson is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Payson is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 33m and costs $290 - $850.
The distance between Albuquerque and Payson is 417 miles. The road distance is 331 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Payson without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 8h 51m and costs $270 - $450.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Albuquerque to Payson, including transfers.
Payson is 1h behind Albuquerque. It is currently 11:33 AM in Albuquerque and 10:33 AM in Payson.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Payson is 331 miles. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Albuquerque to Payson.
There are 87+ hotels available in Payson.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Payson, AZ, USA?
There is no direct connection from Albuquerque to Payson. However, you can take the line 50 bus to Sunport @ Arrivals Level, walk to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) airport, fly to Phoenix (PHX), walk to Sky Harbor International Airport, then take the shuttle to Payson. Alternatively, you can take the train to Flagstaff, walk to Flagstaff Amtrak Station, take the bus to Camp Verde Chevron Station, then take the taxi to Payson.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Phoenix via Silver City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $190–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-480-710-3441
- [email protected]
- Website
- airportshuttleofphoenix.com
Shuttle from Sky Harbor International Airport to Payson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $102
- Website
- https://airportshuttleofphoenix.com
Shuttle from Sky Harbor International Airport to Payson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $102
- Website
- https://airportshuttleofphoenix.com
Shuttle from Sky Harbor International Airport to Payson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $102
- Website
- https://airportshuttleofphoenix.com
- Phone
- +1 928-350-8466
- Website
- arizonashuttle.com
Bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Camp Verde Chevron Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://groometransportation.com/phoenix-airport/?&sd_client_id=d8dca231-4b1d-4fa2-b53c-9a6a93b47ffd
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-575-613-3256
- [email protected]
- Website
- taosrides.com
Shuttle from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $75–85
- Website
- https://taosrides.com
- Schedules at
- https://taosrides.com/rates-schedules
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