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How to get fromSan Diego to Albuquerque Airport (ABQ)by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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

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  1. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SAN - ABQ
    1h 50m
    $500–750

  2. Train to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane CLD - ABQ
    7h 11m
    $107–577

  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
    20h 19m
    $291–667

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    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
    23h 8m
    $144–290

  5. Drive 764 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Albuquerque Airport (ABQ)car car 764 mi
    13h 5m
    $140–202

  6. Fly from Tijuana International Airport

    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane TIJ - ABQ
    14h 11m
    $184–723

San Diego to Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$291Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 627.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Albuquerque Airport (ABQ), 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 Sunport @ Arrivals Level via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, and A.T.C. in around 20h 19m.

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