There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Albuquerque by plane, bus, 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.
Fly to Albuquerque International Airport
best- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane COU - ABQ
5h 57m$185–717Drive 906.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia to Albuquerquecar 906.7 mi
16h 5m$166–239Bus, train
- Take the bus from Columbia to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0175s
- Take the train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
22h 3m$299–636Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0175s
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
25h 30m$183–354Fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane COU - SAF
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
6h 32m$220–591
Columbia to Albuquerque by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Albuquerque is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 16h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs $180 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Albuquerque station. However, there are services departing from Columbia and arriving at Albuquerque Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 30m.
The distance between Columbia and Albuquerque is 860 miles. The road distance is 912 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Albuquerque without a car is to bus and train which takes 22h 3m and costs $290 - $650.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Columbia to Albuquerque, including transfers.
Columbia to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Columbia station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs $180 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $360 and takes 25h 30m.
Columbia to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Albuquerque is 1h behind Columbia. It is currently 3:12 AM in Columbia and 2:12 AM in Albuquerque.
What companies run services between Columbia, MO, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbia to Albuquerque Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 25h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbia to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $160–310
- 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
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Albuquerque is 912 miles. It takes approximately 16h 5m to drive from Columbia to Albuquerque.
Book your Columbia to Albuquerque bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 271+ hotels available in Albuquerque.








