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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Santa Monicaby plane, tram, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, shuttle, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Albuquerque to Santa Monica by plane, tram, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, tram

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ABQ - LAX
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    4h 42m
    $384–707

  2. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Long Beach Airport, line 191 bus, tram

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane ABQ - LGB
    2. Take the bus from Del Amo & Lakewood NW to Del Amo Station Bay 3bus bus
    3. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    4. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    6h 34m
    $91–457

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    18h 25m
    $298–593

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    20h 1m
    $137–255

  5. Drive 795.7 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Santa Monicacar car 795.7 mi
    12h 39m
    $146–210

  6. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, subway, tram

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ABQ - BUR
    2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    5h 26m
    $264–605

  7. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAF - LAX
    5h 29m
    $135–371

Albuquerque to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$298Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 699.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $290–600 and the journey takes 17h 23m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $130–260 and the journey takes 18h.

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