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How to get fromSan Diego to Albuquerqueby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Albuquerque by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly to Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SAN - ABQ
    2h 55m
    $506–722

  2. Drive 762.3 mi

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    1. Drive from San Diego to Albuquerquecar car 762.3 mi
    12h 58m
    $140–201

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train Southwest Chief
    19h 16m
    $313–667

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    22h 5m
    $154–298

  5. Fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane SAN - SAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle bus
    5h 19m
    $145–440

  6. Bus via Las Cruces

    1. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Las Cruces, NMbus bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from Las Cruces to Albuquerquebus bus Lxus 1102 / ...
    24h 13m

San Diego to Albuquerque by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration19h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$313Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 633 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

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

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 19h 16m.

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