There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to New Mexico by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane SNA - ABQ
4h 30m$88–475Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane LAX - ABQ
5h 53m$81–386Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
17h 20m$487–759Bus
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
21h 40m$156–250Drive 773.8 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Albuquerquecar 773.8 mi
12h 37m$137–198
Irvine to New Mexico by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to New Mexico is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to New Mexico is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $85 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to New Mexico station. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at Albuquerque Bus Station via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to New Mexico. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.
The distance between Irvine and New Mexico is 657 miles. The road distance is 778.3 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to New Mexico without a car is to train which takes 17h 20m and costs $480 - $800.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Irvine to New Mexico, including transfers.
Irvine to New Mexico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
Irvine to New Mexico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Irvine to New Mexico is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $85 - $480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $480 - $800 and takes 17h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 21h 40m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and New Mexico, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $480–750 and the journey takes 15h 57m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Albuquerque International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Albuquerque International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Albuquerque International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Albuquerque International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $480–750
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Irvine to New Mexico bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
New Mexico is 1h ahead of Irvine. It is currently 10:51 AM in Irvine and 11:51 AM in New Mexico.
Irvine to New Mexico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to New Mexico is 778 miles. It takes approximately 12h 37m to drive from Irvine to New Mexico.
There are 36+ hotels available in New Mexico.