There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Algodones by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle
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Fly to Albuquerque International Airport, train, line 202 bus
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane SAN - ABQ
- Take the train from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station to Sandoval County/U.S. 550 Rail Runner Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Sandoval County/U.S. 550 Station Bus to Algodonesbus
5h 49m$508–726Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
20h 42m$130–251Train (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
22h 10m$315–672Drive 785.3 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Algodonescar 785.3 mi
13h 19m$144–207Fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle
- 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
9h 18m$147–445
San Diego to Algodones by tram and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Algodones is to bus which costs $130 - $260 and takes 20h 42m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Algodones is to fly and train and line 202 bus which takes 5h 49m and costs $500 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Algodones. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at Algodones via Phoenix Bus Station, Albuquerque Bus Station and Sandoval County/U.S. 550 Station Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Algodones station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Sandoval County/U.S. 550 Rail Runner Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 10m.
The distance between San Diego and Algodones is 660 miles. The road distance is 789.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Algodones without a car is to bus which takes 20h 42m and costs $130 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from San Diego to Algodones, including transfers.
San Diego to Algodones bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
San Diego to Algodones train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Algodones is to bus which takes 20h 42m and costs $130 - $260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $310 - $700 and takes 22h 10m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Algodones, NM, USA?
You can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Algodones via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Phoenix Bus Station, Albuquerque Bus Station, and Sandoval County/U.S. 550 Station Bus in around 20h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Algodones via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station, Sandoval County/U.S. 550 Rail Runner Station, and Sandoval County/U.S. 550 Station Bus in around 22h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–450
- Phone
- 1-866-795-7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- riometro.org
Train from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station to Sandoval County/U.S. 550 Rail Runner Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.riometro.org/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-795-7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- riometro.org
Bus from Sandoval County/U.S. 550 Station Bus to Algodones
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.riometro.org/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Phone
- +1-575-613-3256
- [email protected]
- Website
- taosrides.com
Shuttle from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $75–85
- Website
- https://taosrides.com
- Schedules at
- https://taosrides.com/rates-schedules
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to Algodones bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Algodones is 1h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 4:57 AM in San Diego and 5:57 AM in Algodones.
San Diego to Algodones train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Algodones is 790 miles. It takes approximately 13h 19m to drive from San Diego to Algodones.
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