There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Albuquerque by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly to Albuquerque International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane MSP - ABQ
5h 14m$144–706Bus, train
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
29h 52m$392–752Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus Jefferson Lines 801
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
31h 25m$247–412Drive 1,198.7 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Albuquerquecar 1,198.7 mi
21h 47m$219–316Fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane MSP - SAF
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
7h 20m$189–640Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
35h 28m$562–1,172
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Albuquerque by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Albuquerque is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 21h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $140 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Albuquerque station. However, there are services departing from 42nd Ave S & 34th St E and arriving at Albuquerque Bus Station via Minneapolis and Tulsa Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis–Saint Paul station to Albuquerque. However, there are services departing from Raymond Ave Station and arriving at Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via St. Paul-Minneapolis and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 28m.
The distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Albuquerque is 997 miles. The road distance is 1205.7 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Albuquerque without a car is to bus and train which takes 29h 52m and costs $390 - $750.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Albuquerque, including transfers.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Albuquerque train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $140 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $420 and takes 31h 25m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,200 and takes 35h 28m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 42nd Ave S & 34th St E to Albuquerque Bus Station via 7th St & Hennepin Station, Minneapolis, and Tulsa Bus Station in around 31h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
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
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $430–900
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Minneapolis to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–220
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $150–220
- Phone
- +1-575-613-3256
- [email protected]
- Website
- taosrides.com
Shuttle from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $75–85
- Website
- https://taosrides.com
- Schedules at
- https://taosrides.com/rates-schedules
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tulsa station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Albuquerque train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Albuquerque is 1206 miles. It takes approximately 21h 47m to drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Albuquerque.
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