There are 5 ways to get from Cave Creek to Albuquerque by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 44 bus, fly to Albuquerque International Airport
best- Take the bus from Tatum Bl & Deer Valley Rd to 44th St & Washington Stbus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane PHX - ABQ
4h 37m$224–691Drive 419.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cave Creek to Albuquerquecar 419.6 mi
7h 15m$77–111Bus, train
- Take the bus from Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus Phx
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
9h 58m$182–350Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
10h 53m$103–159Line 44 bus, fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle
- Take the bus from Tatum Bl & Deer Valley Rd to 44th St & Washington Stbus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane PHX - SAF
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
5h 26m$154–405
Phoenix (PHX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cave Creek to Albuquerque is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Cave Creek to Albuquerque is to line 44 bus and fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $220 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Cave Creek to Albuquerque station. However, there are services departing from Marriott Dr & Desert Ridge Marriott and arriving at Albuquerque Bus Station via Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.
The distance between Cave Creek and Albuquerque is 366 miles. The road distance is 422 miles.
The best way to get from Cave Creek to Albuquerque without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 58m and costs $180 - $350.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Cave Creek to Albuquerque, including transfers.
Cave Creek to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
Cave Creek to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albuquerque Bus Station.
Albuquerque is 1h ahead of Cave Creek. It is currently 12:26 PM in Cave Creek and 1:26 PM in Albuquerque.
Yes, the driving distance between Cave Creek to Albuquerque is 422 miles. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Cave Creek to Albuquerque.
What companies run services between Cave Creek, AZ, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 8h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flagstaff to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (602) 253-5000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Valley Metro
Bus from Tatum Bl & Deer Valley Rd to 44th St & Washington St
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro
Bus from Tatum Bl & Deer Valley Rd to 44th St & Washington St
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro
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