There are 6 ways to get from Saint Paul to Albuquerque by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly to Albuquerque International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane MSP - ABQ
5h 11m$152–704Bus, train
- Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain
30h 52m$407–768Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
31h 16m$247–442Drive 1,201 mi
- Drive from Saint Paul to Albuquerquecar 1,201 mi
21h 49m$220–317Fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane MSP - SAF
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
7h 17m$187–638Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
34h 1m$564–1,169
Saint Paul to Albuquerque by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Albuquerque is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 21h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $150 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul station to Albuquerque station. However, there are services departing from 6th St & Washington Station and arriving at Albuquerque Bus Station via Minneapolis, Des Moines and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Paul to Albuquerque. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 1m.
The distance between Saint Paul and Albuquerque is 1000 miles. The road distance is 1208 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Albuquerque without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 52m and costs $400 - $800.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Saint Paul to Albuquerque, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Saint Paul to Albuquerque train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $450 and takes 31h 16m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,200 and takes 34h 1m.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St & Washington Station to Albuquerque Bus Station via Minneapolis, Des Moines, and Denver Union Station in around 31h 16m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $430–900
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from MSP Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-575-613-3256
- [email protected]
- Website
- taosrides.com
Shuttle from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $75–85
- Website
- https://taosrides.com
- Schedules at
- https://taosrides.com/rates-schedules
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More Questions & Answers
Saint Paul to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Albuquerque is 1h behind Saint Paul. It is currently 12:32 AM in Saint Paul and 11:32 PM in Albuquerque.
Saint Paul to Albuquerque train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Albuquerque is 1208 miles. It takes approximately 21h 49m to drive from Saint Paul to Albuquerque.
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