There are 8 ways to get from Albuquerque to Salina by plane, train, car, bus (Greyhound), or shuttle
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 Salina Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane ABQ - SLN
5h 6m$105–506Train, drive (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Hutchinson Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Drive from Hutchinson Station to Salinacar
13h 50m$176–406Bus via Denver
- Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Denverbus El Paso
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Salinabus Greyhound US1200 / ...
16h 35m$170–242Drive 624.7 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Salinacar 624.7 mi
11h 35m$114–165Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Salina Municipal Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane SAF - SLN
6h 1m$166–510Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, drive
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane ABQ - ICT
- Drive from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Salinacar
6h 26m$157–826Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane ABQ - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Salinacar
6h 56m$110–567Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US1140
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Salinabus Greyhound US1200 / ...
17h 23m$155–244
Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Salina is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Salina is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque to Salina. However, there are services departing from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at Salina via California St & 21st St and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.
The distance between Albuquerque and Salina is 572 miles. The road distance is 628.3 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Salina without a car is to bus via Denver which takes 16h 35m and costs $170 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Albuquerque to Salina, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Salina bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Salina is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Denver, which costs $170 - $250 and takes 16h 35m.
Albuquerque to Salina bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Denver station.
Salina is 1h ahead of Albuquerque. It is currently 3:25 PM in Albuquerque and 4:25 PM in Salina.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Salina, KS, USA?
United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Salina via Denver, California St & 21st St, 11th St & Auraria Pkwy, Denver Union Station, and Salina in around 16h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Salina Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Salina Municipal Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Salina Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Hutchinson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–390
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–110
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Salina is 628 miles. It takes approximately 11h 35m to drive from Albuquerque to Salina.
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