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How to get fromCarlsbad to Albuquerqueby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Carlsbad to Albuquerque by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SAN - ABQ
    5h 8m
    $502–758

  2. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Albuquerque International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane CLD - ABQ
    7h 10m
    $100–512

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train Southwest Chief
    18h 20m
    $280–614

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2017
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    22h 30m
    $136–279

  5. Drive 762.9 mi

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Albuquerquecar car 762.9 mi
    13h 10m
    $140–202

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane LAX - ABQ
    5h 40m

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane LAX - SAF
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle bus
    6h 22m

  8. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane BUR - ABQ
    7h 37m
    $293–667

Carlsbad to Albuquerque by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration18h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$280Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 672.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?

You can take a train from Oceanside to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 18h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to Albuquerque Bus Station via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Los Angeles Downtown, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 22h 30m.

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