There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis 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 3m$142–753Bus, train
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 801 / ...
- Take the train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
28h 27m$336–725Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus Jefferson Lines 801
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
30h$251–404Drive 1,197.3 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Albuquerquecar 1,197.3 mi
21h 42m$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 9m$177–637Train (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 23m$522–1,122
Minneapolis to Albuquerque by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Albuquerque is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 21h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $140 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Albuquerque station. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Albuquerque Bus Station via Tulsa Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Albuquerque. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 23m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Albuquerque is 999 miles. The road distance is 1204.3 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Albuquerque without a car is to bus and train which takes 28h 27m and costs $330 - $750.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Minneapolis to Albuquerque, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis to Albuquerque train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $140 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $410 and takes 30h, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 35h 23m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis to Albuquerque Bus Station via Tulsa Bus Station in around 30h.
- 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
- $100–550
- 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
- $190–900
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
- $150–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- 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
- $190–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
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
Train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $400–850
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Minneapolis to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–220
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $150–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- 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
Minneapolis to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tulsa station.
Albuquerque is 1h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 6:49 PM in Minneapolis and 5:49 PM in Albuquerque.
Minneapolis to Albuquerque train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Albuquerque is 1204 miles. It takes approximately 21h 42m to drive from Minneapolis to Albuquerque.
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