There are 5 ways to get from Albuquerque, NM to San Diego by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus
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 Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)ABQ - SAN
4h 50m$100–552Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak StationSouthwest Chief
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
21h 44m$108–225Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
22h 52mDrive 765.3 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque, NM to San Diego765.3 mi
12h 57m$140–202Bus via Las Cruces
- Take the bus from Albuquerque, NM to Las Cruces, NMDenver to El Paso
- Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Cross Border Express, San DiegoEl Paso
26h 28m$169–290
Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque, NM to San Diego is to train which costs $100 - $230 and takes 21h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque, NM to San Diego is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque, NM to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Menaul @ University and arriving at San Diego via Albuquerque Bus Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 52m.
The distance between Albuquerque, NM and San Diego is 642 miles. The road distance is 769.8 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque, NM to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 21h 44m and costs $100 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Albuquerque, NM to San Diego, including transfers.
Albuquerque, NM to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque, NM to San Diego is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $230 and takes 21h 44m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 22h 52m.
Albuquerque, NM to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Diego is 1h behind Albuquerque, NM. It is currently 2:42 PM in Albuquerque, NM and 1:42 PM in San Diego.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Albuquerque, NM to San Diego via Menaul @ University, A.T.C. , Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 21h 44m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $33–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Albuquerque, NM to Las Cruces, NM
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- eplalimo.com
- One Way
- $40–60
Bus from Las Cruces, NM to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque, NM to San Diego is 770 miles. It takes approximately 12h 57m to drive from Albuquerque, NM to San Diego.
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