There are 5 ways to get from Baja California to Albuquerque by tram, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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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 10m$505–772Drive 755.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tijuana to Albuquerquecar 755.2 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$250–626Bus via Las Cruces
- Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Las Cruces, NMbus Cbx
- Take the bus from Las Cruces to Albuquerquebus Lxus 1102 / ...
21h 15m$152–233Bus
- 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$162–307
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) flights
Questions & Answers
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 10m and costs $500 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Baja California to Albuquerque. However, there are services departing from Cross Border Express, San Diego and arriving at Albuquerque via Las Cruces. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 15m.
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 10m to get from Baja California to Albuquerque, including transfers.
Baja California to Albuquerque bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from Cross Border Express, San Diego 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 $250 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Las Cruces, which costs $150 - $240 and takes 21h 15m.
Baja California to Albuquerque bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at Las Cruces, NM 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 via Cross Border Express, San Diego and Las Cruces in around 21h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–450
- 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
- [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
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More Questions & Answers
Albuquerque is 1h ahead of Baja California. It is currently 5:40 PM in Baja California and 6:40 PM 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.
There are 323+ hotels available in Albuquerque.

