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

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Albuquerque, NM by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SAN - ABQ
    4h 7m
    $506–714

  2. Drive 763.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Albuquerque, NMcar car 763.9 mi
    12h 59m
    $140–202

  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 27m
    $303–668

  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 16m
    $144–289

  5. Bus via Las Cruces

    1. Take the bus from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Cross Border Xpressbus bus 4.1
    2. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Las Cruces, NMbus bus Cbx
    3. Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Albuquerque, NMbus bus
    32h 15m
    $167–262

San Diego to Albuquerque, NM by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 640.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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, NM via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, A.T.C. , and Menaul @ University in around 20h 27m.

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