There are 7 ways to get from Albuquerque to Saint Cloud by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ABQ - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Centerbus
6h 26m$130–651Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque, NM to Denverbus
- Take the bus from Denver to Omahabus
- Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to St. Cloudbus
30h 35m$324–429Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Cloud Stationtrain Empire Builder
37h 14m$470–1,047Drive 1,207.4 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Saint Cloudcar 1,207.4 mi
21h 51m$221–319Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane ABQ - BRD
- Take the bus from Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes - Baxter to Groome Office Park & Go - St. Cloudbus
11h 19m$197–696Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SAF - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Centerbus
8h 57m$186–685Bus via Tulsa
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to St. Cloudbus
31h 10m$261–396
Albuquerque to Saint Cloud by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Saint Cloud is to drive which costs $220 - $320 and takes 21h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Saint Cloud is to fly and bus which takes 6h 26m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque to Saint Cloud. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque, NM and arriving at St. Cloud via Denver, Omaha and Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Albuquerque to Saint Cloud station. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at St. Cloud Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 14m.
The distance between Albuquerque and Saint Cloud is 1076 miles. The road distance is 1214.5 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Saint Cloud without a car is to bus which takes 30h 35m and costs $320 - $430.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Albuquerque to Saint Cloud, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Saint Cloud bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
Albuquerque to Saint Cloud train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Saint Cloud is to bus which takes 30h 35m and costs $320 - $430. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $470 - $1,100 and takes 37h 14m.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Saint Cloud, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Albuquerque, NM to St. Cloud via Denver, Omaha, and Sioux Falls in around 30h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to St. Cloud Station via Chicago Union Station in around 37h 14m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport via Salt Lake City, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport via Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport via Phoenix, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport via Kansas City, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Cloud Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (320)-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes - Baxter to Groome Office Park & Go - St. Cloud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
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Booking & Getting There
Albuquerque to Saint Cloud bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tulsa Bus Station.
Saint Cloud is 1h ahead of Albuquerque. It is currently 1:58 AM in Albuquerque and 2:58 AM in Saint Cloud.
Albuquerque to Saint Cloud train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Saint Cloud is 1214 miles. It takes approximately 21h 51m to drive from Albuquerque to Saint Cloud.
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