There are 5 ways to get from Albuquerque to San Diego by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, 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 from Albuquerque International Airport
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ABQ - SAN
3h 19m$500–751Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly
cheapest- Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SAF - SAN
6h 35m$136–435Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
19h 56m$536–827Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
22h 5mDrive 763.5 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to San Diegocar 763.5 mi
13h$140–202
Albuquerque to San Diego by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to San Diego is to drive which costs $130 - $210 and takes 13h.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to San Diego is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $500 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Albuquerque to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at San Diego via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 56m.
The distance between Albuquerque and San Diego is 636 miles. The road distance is 768 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 19h 56m and costs $500 - $850.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Albuquerque to San Diego, including transfers.
Albuquerque to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
Albuquerque to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to San Diego is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $500 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $850 and takes 19h 56m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 22h 5m.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to San Diego via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 19h 56m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $480–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-575-613-3256
- [email protected]
- Website
- Taos Rides
Shuttle from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $75–85
- Website
- Taos Rides
- Schedules at
- Taos Rides
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Booking & Getting There
Albuquerque to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Diego is 1h behind Albuquerque. It is currently 6:08 PM in Albuquerque and 5:08 PM in San Diego.
Albuquerque to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to San Diego is 768 miles. It takes approximately 13h to drive from Albuquerque to San Diego.
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