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How to get fromLos Angeles to Albuquerqueby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, tram, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Albuquerque by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, tram, or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane LAX - ABQ
    4h 30m
    $388–714

  2. Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane LGB - ABQ
    6h 8m
    $101–507

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train Southwest Chief
    16h 33m
    $290–600

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    18h 10m
    $130–260

  5. Drive 774 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Albuquerquecar car 774 mi
    12h 35m
    $142–204

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane BUR - ABQ
    4h 33m
    $267–610

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane LAX - SAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle bus
    5h 12m
    $153–458

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SAN - ABQ
    7h 2m
    $541–832

  9. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane BUR - SAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle bus
    7h 16m
    $162–494

Los Angeles to Albuquerque by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration16h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$290Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 695.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, 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 $290–600 and the journey takes 16h 33m.

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