There are 4 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Albuquerque by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane LGB - ABQ
3h 20m$220–896Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus 577
- Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
22h 23m$135–256Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
18h 29m$222–552Drive 777.6 mi
- Drive from Costa Mesa to Albuquerquecar 777.6 mi
12h 40m$142–205
Costa Mesa to Albuquerque by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Albuquerque is to bus which costs $130 - $260 and takes 22h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $220 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Albuquerque station. However, there are services departing from 17Th-Newport and arriving at Albuquerque Bus Station via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5, 7th / Channel and El Monte Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Costa Mesa station to Albuquerque. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 29m.
The distance between Costa Mesa and Albuquerque is 692 miles. The road distance is 782.1 miles.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Albuquerque without a car is to train which takes 18h 29m and costs $220 - $550.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Costa Mesa to Albuquerque, including transfers.
Costa Mesa to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from 7th / Channel station.
Costa Mesa to Albuquerque train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $220 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $550 and takes 18h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $260 and takes 22h 23m.
What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $220–550 and the journey takes 15h 57m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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More Questions & Answers
Costa Mesa to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at El Monte Station - Lower Level.
Albuquerque is 1h ahead of Costa Mesa. It is currently 3:50 AM in Costa Mesa and 4:50 AM in Albuquerque.
Costa Mesa to Albuquerque train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Albuquerque is 782 miles. It takes approximately 12h 40m to drive from Costa Mesa to Albuquerque.
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