There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Albuquerque by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle
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Fly to Albuquerque International Airport
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane MCI - ABQ
3h 15m$141–715Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
20h 5m$280–600Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus Jefferson Lines 801
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
20h 49m$155–280Drive 798 mi
- Drive from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Albuquerquecar 798 mi
14h 12m$146–211Fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane MCI - SAF
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
5h 30m$191–647Fly to Taos Regional Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Taos Regional Airport (TSM)plane MCI - TSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Taos, NM to Albuquerque International Sunport
7h 26m$238–697
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Albuquerque by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Albuquerque is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 14h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $140 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Albuquerque station. However, there are services departing from Kci Airport New Terminal and arriving at Albuquerque Bus Station via Kansas City and Tulsa Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Albuquerque. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 5m.
The distance between Kansas City Airport (MCI) and Albuquerque is 727 miles. The road distance is 802.7 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Albuquerque without a car is to train which takes 20h 5m and costs $280 - $600.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Albuquerque, including transfers.
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Albuquerque train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $140 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $280 - $600 and takes 20h 5m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $280 and takes 20h 49m.
What companies run services between Kansas City Airport (MCI), USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?
Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $280–600 and the journey takes 17h 37m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Kansas City to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Kansas City to Albuquerque International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Kansas City to Albuquerque International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Kansas City to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Kansas City to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Kansas City to Taos Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Kansas City to Taos Regional Airport via Minneapolis, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Kansas City to Taos Regional Airport via Chicago Midway, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Kansas City to Taos Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
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
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- 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
Shuttle from Taos, NM to Albuquerque International Sunport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $110–130
- Website
- Taos Rides
- Schedules at
- Taos Rides
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More Questions & Answers
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tulsa station.
Albuquerque is 1h behind Kansas City Airport (MCI). It is currently 8:51 PM in Kansas City Airport (MCI) and 7:51 PM in Albuquerque.
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Albuquerque train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Albuquerque is 803 miles. It takes approximately 14h 12m to drive from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Albuquerque.
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