There are 5 ways to get from Santa Fe to Long Beach by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, 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 to Los Angeles International Airport
best- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAF - LAX
3h 50m$80–321Train
- Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain Nmrx
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
21h 8m$288–610Train, bus
- Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain Nmrx
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210
21h 45m$128–260Drive 852.8 mi
- Drive from Santa Fe to Long Beachcar 852.8 mi
13h 41m$156–225Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SAF - SNA
4h 59m$196–615
Santa Fe to Long Beach by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Fe to Long Beach is to train and bus which costs $120 - $260 and takes 21h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Fe to Long Beach is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $80 - $330.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Fe station to Long Beach station. However, there are services departing from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station and arriving at 1st Street Station via Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 8m.
The distance between Santa Fe and Long Beach is 747 miles. The road distance is 857.8 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Fe to Long Beach without a car is to train which takes 21h 8m and costs $280 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Santa Fe to Long Beach, including transfers.
Santa Fe to Long Beach train services, operated by Rio Metro Regional Transit District, depart from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station.
The best way to get from Santa Fe to Long Beach is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $80 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $280 - $650 and takes 21h 8m.
Long Beach is 1h behind Santa Fe. It is currently 5:06 AM in Santa Fe and 4:06 AM in Long Beach.
Santa Fe to Long Beach train services, operated by Rio Metro Regional Transit District, arrive at Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station.
What companies run services between Santa Fe, NM, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to 1st Street Station via Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station, Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, Los Angeles, and Union Station - Metro A-Line in around 21h 8m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–290
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–290
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–360
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Phone
- 1-866-795-7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- riometro.org
Train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.riometro.org/
Train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.riometro.org/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–250
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Fe to Long Beach is 858 miles. It takes approximately 13h 41m to drive from Santa Fe to Long Beach.
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