There are 4 ways to get from Española to California by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Española to Santa-Fe-Airport-SAFtaxi
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAF - LAX
4h$117–363Train
- Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain Nmrx
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
21h 28m$496–809Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Fe to Albuquerquebus ABQ Express Shuttle to Albuquerque
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210
22h 13m$184–264Drive 865.3 mi
- Drive from Española to Los Angelescar 865.3 mi
13h 50m$158–229
Española to California by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Española to California is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 13h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Española to California is to taxi and fly which takes 4h and costs $110 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Española to California station. However, there are services departing from N Riverside Drive & E Laguna Street and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Guadalupe @ Garfield OB, Santa Fe and Albuquerque Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Española station to California. However, there are services departing from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station and arriving at Los Angeles via Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 28m.
The distance between Española and California is 763 miles. The road distance is 870.4 miles.
The best way to get from Española to California without a car is to train which takes 21h 28m and costs $490 - $850.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Española to California, including transfers.
Española to California bus services, operated by ABQ Express Shuttle, depart from Santa Fe station.
Española to California train services, operated by Rio Metro Regional Transit District, depart from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station.
The best way to get from Española to California is to train which takes 21h 28m and costs $490 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $270 and takes 22h 13m.
What companies run services between Española, NM, USA and California, USA?
You can take a bus from N Riverside Drive & E Laguna Street to Los Angeles via Santa Fe Depot - Montezuma Avenue, Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station, Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station, and Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center in around 21h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from N Riverside Drive & E Laguna Street to Los Angeles Union Station via Santa Fe Depot - Montezuma Avenue, Guadalupe @ Garfield OB, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and Albuquerque Bus Station in around 22h 13m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–280
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–280
- Phone
- 1-866-795-7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rio Metro Regional Transit District
Train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Rio Metro Regional Transit District
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $490–800
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 505-850-3880
- Website
- ABQ Express Shuttle
Bus from Santa Fe to Albuquerque
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $33
- Schedules at
- ABQ Express Shuttle
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–230
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Española to California bus services, operated by ABQ Express Shuttle, arrive at Albuquerque station.
California is 1h behind Española. It is currently 7:23 AM in Española and 6:23 AM in California.
Española to California train services, operated by Rio Metro Regional Transit District, arrive at Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Española to California is 870 miles. It takes approximately 13h 50m to drive from Española to California.
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