There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Albuquerque by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, shuttle, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Albuquerque International Airport
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane SAN - ABQ
2h 50m$506–713Fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle
cheapest- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane SAN - SAF
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
5h 15m$127–366Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
19h 16m$246–614Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus N2003 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
21h 45m$149–248Drive 762.3 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Albuquerquecar 762.3 mi
12h 58m$140–201Bus via Las Cruces
- Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Las Cruces, NMbus Cbx
- Take the bus from Las Cruces to Albuquerquebus Lxus 1102 / ...
24h 13m$174–295
San Diego to Albuquerque by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Albuquerque is to drive which costs $130 - $210 and takes 12h 58m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $500 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Albuquerque station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Albuquerque Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Albuquerque. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 16m.
The distance between San Diego and Albuquerque is 637 miles. The road distance is 766.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Albuquerque without a car is to train which takes 19h 16m and costs $240 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from San Diego to Albuquerque, including transfers.
San Diego to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Albuquerque train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $500 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $650 and takes 19h 16m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $250 and takes 21h 45m.
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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
San Diego to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Albuquerque is 1h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 2:26 PM in San Diego and 3:26 PM in Albuquerque.
San Diego to Albuquerque train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Albuquerque is 767 miles. It takes approximately 12h 58m to drive from San Diego to Albuquerque.
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