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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Santa Claraby 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 Santa Clara by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ABQ - SJC
    5h 44m
    $103–554

  2. 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 / ...
    25h 50m
    $181–348

  3. 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 38m
    $419–872

  4. Drive 1,039.1 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Santa Claracar car 1,039.1 mi
    16h 55m
    $190–274

  5. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ABQ - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5h 12m
    $405–771

  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
    5h 53m
    $233–779

  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 7m
    $179–558

  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
    27h 51m
    $171–282

Albuquerque to Santa Clara by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration25h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$181Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 877.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Santa Clara, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound via Los Angeles Union Station, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 25h 50m.

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