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How to get fromSanta Monica to Albuquerqueby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, tram, subway, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Monica to Albuquerque by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, tram, subway, or shuttle

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  1. Line 3 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane LAX - ABQ
    4h 57m
    $381–704

  2. Tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    4. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane LGB - ABQ
    6h 52m
    $101–507

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train Southwest Chief
    18h 29m
    $294–604

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    20h 48m
    $132–262

  5. Drive 789.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Albuquerquecar car 789.7 mi
    12h 53m
    $145–209

  6. Tram, subway to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    2. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Stationsubway subway
    3. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane BUR - ABQ
    6h 3m
    $264–605

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane LAX - SAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle bus
    5h 39m
    $146–448

Santa Monica to Albuquerque by tram, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$294Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 693 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $290–600 and the journey takes 16h 33m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $130–260 and the journey takes 18h 10m.

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