There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City to New Mexico by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Albuquerque International Airport
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane MCI - ABQ
5h 6m$140–751Fly to Four Corners Regional Airport
cheapest- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN)plane MCI - FMN
5h 47m$110–600Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
17h 37m$290–600Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus Jefferson 801 / ...
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
18h 45m$165–289Drive 786 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Albuquerquecar 786 mi
14h 2m$144–208Fly to Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport (ROW)plane MCI - ROW
6h 18m$136–620Fly to Hobbs Airport
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Hobbs Airport (HOB)plane MCI - HOB
5h 49m$126–620
Kansas City to New Mexico by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to New Mexico is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 14h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to New Mexico is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $140 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City to New Mexico station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Albuquerque Bus Station via Tulsa Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kansas City and arriving at Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 37m.
The distance between Kansas City and New Mexico is 750 miles. The road distance is 790.6 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to New Mexico without a car is to train which takes 17h 37m and costs $290 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Kansas City to New Mexico, including transfers.
Kansas City to New Mexico bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.
Kansas City to New Mexico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to New Mexico is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $140 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $290 - $600 and takes 17h 37m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $290 and takes 18h 45m.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and New Mexico, 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.
- 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 Four Corners Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Kansas City to Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Kansas City to Hobbs Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Kansas City to Hobbs Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- 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
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Kansas City to Hobbs Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Kansas City to New Mexico bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tulsa station.
New Mexico is 1h behind Kansas City. It is currently 5:37 PM in Kansas City and 4:37 PM in New Mexico.
Kansas City to New Mexico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to New Mexico is 791 miles. It takes approximately 14h 2m to drive from Kansas City to New Mexico.
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