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How to get fromPalo Alto to Albuquerqueby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Palo Alto to Albuquerque by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SFO - ABQ
    5h 16m
    $454–769

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SJC - ABQ
    6h 58m
    $118–560

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    27h 42m
    $190–337

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train Southwest Chief
    29h 43m
    $425–886

  5. Drive 1,046.3 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Albuquerquecar car 1,046.3 mi
    17h 16m
    $191–276

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane OAK - ABQ
    6h 42m
    $239–785

  7. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane SJC - SAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle bus
    7h 32m
    $173–514

  8. Bus via Phoenix

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Phoenixbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    29h 19m
    $176–299

Palo Alto to Albuquerque by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 920.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino & Churchill to Albuquerque Bus Station via Tully & King, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, Chinatown Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 27h 42m.

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