There are 5 ways to get from Albuquerque to Sun City by plane, tram, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle
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Fly from Albuquerque International Airport, tram
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Phoenix (PHX)plane ABQ - PHX
- Take the tram from Van Buren/Central Ave to Metro Pkwytram
5h 21m$196–707Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
10h 57m$77–140Train, bus
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Flagstaff University North to Phoenix Denny's Deer Valleybus Flagstaff
9h 32m$200–371Drive 425.3 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Sun Citycar 425.3 mi
7h 27m$78–113Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SAF - PHX
6h 10m$132–391
Albuquerque to Sun City by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Sun City is to bus which costs $75 - $140 and takes 10h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Sun City is to fly and tram which takes 5h 21m and costs $190 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque station to Sun City. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at Peoria Av & 99th Av via 24th St & Buckeye Rd, 43rd Av & Glendale Av and Peoria Av & 43rd Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
The distance between Albuquerque and Sun City is 362 miles. The road distance is 427.8 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Sun City without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 32m and costs $200 - $380.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Albuquerque to Sun City, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Sun City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
Albuquerque to Sun City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Sun City is 1h behind Albuquerque. It is currently 9:18 PM in Albuquerque and 8:18 PM in Sun City.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Sun City is 428 miles. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Albuquerque to Sun City.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Sun City, AZ, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 8h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Phoenix via Silver City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $190–400
- Phone
- +1 (602) 253-5000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Valley Metro
Tram from Van Buren/Central Ave to Metro Pkwy
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 928-350-8466
- Website
- arizonashuttle.com
Bus from Flagstaff University North to Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Book at
- Groome Transportation - Phoenix, AZ
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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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