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

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

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  1. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SFO - ABQ
    7h 29m
    $132–536

  2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane MRY - ABQ
    8h 39m
    $125–607

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train Southwest Chief
    26h 38m
    $407–831

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    28h 40m
    $230–395

  5. Drive 994.2 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Albuquerquecar car 994.2 mi
    16h 29m
    $182–263

  6. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SJC - ABQ
    8h 28m
    $152–659

  7. Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane OAK - ABQ
    8h 3m
    $147–674

Salinas to Albuquerque by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration26h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$407Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,002.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

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

You can take a train from Salinas to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via Los Angeles in around 26h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas to Albuquerque Bus Station via Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 28h 40m.

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