There are 7 ways to get from Albuquerque to Aptos by plane, subway, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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 Oakland International Airport, BART, bus
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane ABQ - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
7h 25m$239–787Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus, line 28 bus, line 2 bus
cheapest- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane ABQ - MRY
- Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 to Watsonville Transit Center / Lane 2bus
- Take the bus from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1 to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rdbus
10h 53m$104–499Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
27h 33m$192–312Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
29h 6m$325–728Drive 1,027.9 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Aptoscar 1,027.9 mi
16h 50m$188–271Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ABQ - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
7h 21m$414–791Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane ABQ - SJC
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
8h 7m$115–579
Albuquerque to Aptos by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Aptos is to drive which costs $180 - $280 and takes 16h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Aptos is to fly and Caltrain and bus which takes 7h 21m and costs $410 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque station to Aptos. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via Los Angeles Union Station, Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Albuquerque to Aptos. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 6m.
The distance between Albuquerque and Aptos is 977 miles. The road distance is 1033.9 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Aptos without a car is to bus which takes 27h 33m and costs $190 - $320.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Albuquerque to Aptos, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Aptos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
Albuquerque to Aptos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Aptos is to bus which takes 27h 33m and costs $190 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $320 - $750 and takes 29h 6m.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Aptos, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via Los Angeles Union Station, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 27h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via Los Angeles, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, and Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1 in around 29h 6m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Oakland International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- BART
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 1 to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
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Booking & Getting There
Albuquerque to Aptos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Aptos is 1h behind Albuquerque. It is currently 8:55 AM in Albuquerque and 7:55 AM in Aptos.
Albuquerque to Aptos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Aptos is 1034 miles. It takes approximately 16h 50m to drive from Albuquerque to Aptos.
There are 181+ hotels available in Aptos.



