There are 5 ways to get from Baja California to Albuquerque by tram, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, fly
best- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane SAN - ABQ
5h 5m$505–772Drive 755.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tijuana to Albuquerquecar 755.3 mi
13h 18m$138–200Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
21h 3m$538–856Bus
- Take the bus from San Ysidro to El Montebus Lxus 3126
- Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
21h 28m$162–277Bus via Las Cruces
- Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Las Cruces, NMbus Cbx
- Take the bus from Las Cruces to Hatchbus
- Take the bus from Hatch to Broadway @ Trumbull - Albuquerquebus
22h 33m$192–283
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Baja California to Albuquerque is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 13h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Baja California to Albuquerque is to tram and fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $500 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Baja California to Albuquerque station. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro and arriving at Albuquerque Bus Station via Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd W and El Monte Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Baja California station to Albuquerque. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via San Diego and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 3m.
The distance between Baja California and Albuquerque is 661 miles. The road distance is 759.7 miles.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Baja California to Albuquerque, including transfers.
Baja California to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from San Ysidro station.
Baja California to Albuquerque train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Baja California to Albuquerque is to train which takes 21h 3m and costs $500 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $280 and takes 21h 28m.
Baja California to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at El Monte station.
What companies run services between Baja California, Mexico and Albuquerque, NM, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Tijuana to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via San Ysidro Station, America Plaza Station, San Diego, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 21h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tijuana to Albuquerque Bus Station via San Ysidro, El Monte, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd W, El Monte Station Upper Level, and El Monte Bus Stop in around 21h 28m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $480–750
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from San Ysidro to El Monte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $30–50
Bus from Las Cruces to Hatch
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $25–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Website
- Greyhound
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Las Cruces, NM
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Hatch to Broadway @ Trumbull - Albuquerque
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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Booking & Getting There
Albuquerque is 1h ahead of Baja California. It is currently 1:46 AM in Baja California and 2:46 AM in Albuquerque.
Baja California to Albuquerque train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baja California to Albuquerque is 760 miles. It takes approximately 13h 18m to drive from Baja California to Albuquerque.
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