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How to get fromKansas City to New Mexicoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City to New Mexico by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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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
    $430–951

  2. Fly to Four Corners Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN)plane plane MCI - FMN
    6h 1m
    $110–600

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train Southwest Chief
    17h 37m
    $490–800

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus Jefferson Lines 801
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    18h 45m
    $175–269

  5. Drive  786 mi

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

  6. Fly to Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport (ROW)plane plane MCI - ROW
    6h 25m
    $126–620

  7. Fly to Durango–La Plata County Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)plane plane MCI - DRO
    2. Take the taxi from Durango-Airport-DRO to Farmingtontaxi taxi
    7h 3m
    $260–800

Kansas City to New Mexico by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration17h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$490Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 745.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and New Mexico, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American 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 $490–800 and the journey takes 17h 37m.

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