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How to get fromKansas City to Albuquerqueby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Albuquerque by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane MCI - ABQ
    5h 6m
    $140–751

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train Southwest Chief
    17h 37m
    $290–600

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus Jefferson 801
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    18h 45m
    $165–279

  4. Drive 786 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Albuquerquecar car 786 mi
    14h 2m
    $144–208

  5. Fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane MCI - SAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle bus
    7h 19m
    $185–685

Kansas City to Albuquerque by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration17h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$290Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 745.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, 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 $290–600 and the journey takes 17h 37m.

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