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How to get fromOrange County to Albuquerqueby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Orange County to Albuquerque by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SNA - ABQ
    4h 38m
    $124–585

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train Southwest Chief
    17h 13m
    $287–609

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    20h 10m
    $140–263

  4. Drive 771.5 mi

    1. Drive from Orange County to Albuquerquecar car 771.5 mi
    12h 36m
    $141–204

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane LAX - ABQ
    5h 47m
    $398–737

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana 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
    6h 11m
    $529–809

Orange County to Albuquerque by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration17h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$287Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 659.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Orange County, CA, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $280–600 and the journey takes 15h 57m.

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