There are 5 ways to get from Chula Vista to Albuquerque by plane, train (Amtrak), 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.
Fly to Albuquerque International Airport
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane SAN - ABQ
4h 40m$492–756Fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle
cheapest- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane SAN - SAF
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
7h 4m$128–380Train (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
20h 38m$537–837Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
23h 44m$174–275Drive 763 mi
- Drive from Chula Vista to Albuquerquecar 763 mi
12h 59m$140–202
Chula Vista to Albuquerque by tram and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Albuquerque is to drive which costs $130 - $210 and takes 12h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $490 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to Albuquerque station. However, there are services departing from E St & 4th Av and arriving at Albuquerque Bus Station via San Diego and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Chula Vista station to Albuquerque. However, there are services departing from E Street Station and arriving at Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via San Diego and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 38m.
The distance between Chula Vista and Albuquerque is 648 miles. The road distance is 767.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Albuquerque without a car is to train which takes 20h 38m and costs $500 - $850.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Chula Vista to Albuquerque, including transfers.
Chula Vista to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
Chula Vista to Albuquerque train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $490 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $850 and takes 20h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $170 - $280 and takes 23h 44m.
What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from E Street Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via America Plaza Station, San Diego, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 20h 38m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
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
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- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–230
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-575-613-3256
- [email protected]
- Website
- Taos Rides
Shuttle from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $75–85
- Website
- Taos Rides
- Schedules at
- Taos Rides
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Booking & Getting There
Chula Vista to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Albuquerque is 1h ahead of Chula Vista. It is currently 7:33 AM in Chula Vista and 8:33 AM in Albuquerque.
Chula Vista to Albuquerque train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chula Vista to Albuquerque is 767 miles. It takes approximately 12h 59m to drive from Chula Vista to Albuquerque.
There are 263+ hotels available in Albuquerque.