There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle
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Fly to Albuquerque International Airport
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane LAX - ABQ
2h 55m$384–668Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
19h 45m$128–263Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
18h 13m$288–613Drive 787.9 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Albuquerquecar 787.9 mi
13h$144–208Fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane LAX - SAF
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
3h 37m$145–439
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque is to bus which costs $120 - $270 and takes 19h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $380 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque station. However, there are services departing from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and arriving at Albuquerque Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 13m.
The distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Albuquerque is 685 miles. The road distance is 792.5 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque without a car is to train which takes 18h 13m and costs $280 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque, including transfers.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $380 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $280 - $650 and takes 18h 13m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 19h 45m.
What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $280–600 and the journey takes 16h 33m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–250
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albuquerque Bus Station.
Albuquerque is 1h ahead of Los Angeles Airport (LAX). It is currently 8:31 PM in Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and 9:31 PM in Albuquerque.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque is 793 miles. It takes approximately 13h to drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque.
There are 281+ hotels available in Albuquerque.