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How to get fromRaleigh to Albuquerqueby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Albuquerque by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane RDU - ABQ
    8h 26m
    $172–804

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    42h 46m
    $336–551

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train Southwest Chief
    2d 2h
    $1,289–2,104

  4. Drive  1,734.8 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Albuquerquecar car 1,734.8 mi
    28h 29m
    $317–458

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane RDU - SAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle bus
    10h 1m
    $208–738

  6. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane GSO - ABQ
    10h 12m
    $274–1,059

  7. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane CLT - ABQ
    11h 52m
    $271–953

Raleigh to Albuquerque by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration42h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$336Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,580.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Albuquerque Bus Station via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 42h 46m.

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