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How to get fromCalifornia to Albuquerque, NMby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from California to Albuquerque, NM by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport, line 8 bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SAN - ABQ
    2. Take the bus from A.T.C. to Menaul @ Universitybus bus
    5h 28m
    $502–757

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    19h 21m
    $136–254

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train Southwest Chief
    17h 44m
    $294–589

  4. Drive 775.6 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Albuquerque, NMcar car 775.6 mi
    12h 36m
    $142–205

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport, line 8 bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane LAX - ABQ
    2. Take the bus from A.T.C. to Menaul @ Universitybus bus
    5h 42m
    $388–715

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Albuquerque International Airport, line 8 bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane BUR - ABQ
    2. Take the bus from A.T.C. to Menaul @ Universitybus bus
    5h 44m
    $267–611

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane OAK - ABQ
    5h 55m
    $225–758

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport, line 8 bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SFO - ABQ
    2. Take the bus from A.T.C. to Menaul @ Universitybus bus
    6h 32m
    $451–765

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane LAX - SAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle bus
    7h 29m
    $153–460

California to Albuquerque, NM by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$294Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 644 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between California, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $290–600 and the journey takes 16h 33m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $130–260 and the journey takes 18h 10m.

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