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

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

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  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, line 3 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ABQ - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Broadway Nsbus bus
    4h 42m
    $301–704

  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 37m
    $71–377

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    18h 31m
    $225–525

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    19h 59m
    $135–211

  5. Drive  796 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Santa Monica Piercar car 796 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 31m
    $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 35m
    $127–378

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 692.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $220–550 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 $130–210 and the journey takes 18h.

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