There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to New Mexico by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane SAN - ABQ
2h 55m$506–713Drive 762.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego to Albuquerquecar 762.3 mi
12h 58m$140–201Train (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$303–667Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
22h 5m$144–288
San Diego to New Mexico by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to New Mexico is to drive which costs $130 - $210 and takes 12h 58m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to New Mexico is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $500 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to New Mexico 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 22h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to New Mexico. 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 New Mexico is 637 miles. The road distance is 766.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to New Mexico without a car is to train which takes 19h 16m and costs $300 - $700.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from San Diego to New Mexico, including transfers.
San Diego to New Mexico bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to New Mexico train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to New Mexico is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $500 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $300 - $700 and takes 19h 16m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $290 and takes 22h 5m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and New Mexico, 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
- $85–460
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
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
- $95–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
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
- $270–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–250
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to New Mexico bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
New Mexico is 1h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 4:04 AM in San Diego and 5:04 AM in New Mexico.
San Diego to New Mexico train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to New Mexico is 767 miles. It takes approximately 12h 58m to drive from San Diego to New Mexico.
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