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How to get fromNew Mexico to Californiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from New Mexico to California by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ABQ - SAN
    3h 56m
    $502–756

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    18h
    $140–220

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    17h 23m
    $490–800

  4. Drive  780.1 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Los Angelescar car 780.1 mi
    12h 22m
    $143–206

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ABQ - LAX
    4h 17m
    $307–714

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ABQ - SFO
    4h 44m
    $401–765

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ABQ - OAK
    4h 28m
    $224–758

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ABQ - BUR
    5h 1m
    $306–611

New Mexico to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration17h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$490Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 637.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between New Mexico, USA and California, USA?

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $490–800 and the journey takes 17h 23m.

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