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

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There are 9 ways to get from Sacramento to Albuquerque by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, shuttle, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SMF - ABQ
    6h 20m
    $122–654

  2. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    26h 45m
    $192–377

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train Southwest Chief
    31h 56m
    $473–964

  4. Drive 1,065.6 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Albuquerquecar car 1,065.6 mi
    17h 36m
    $195–281

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

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane OAK - ABQ
    6h 35m
    $143–666

  6. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane SMF - SAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle bus
    7h 16m
    $177–588

  7. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SFO - ABQ
    7h 17m
    $132–538

  8. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SJC - ABQ
    9h 33m
    $156–690

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    27h 30m
    $135–228

Sacramento to Albuquerque by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration26h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 880.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station in around 26h 45m.

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