There are 7 ways to get from Albuquerque to Brawley by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 Imperial County Airport
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane ABQ - IPL
6h 26m$130–801Fly to Yuma International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)plane ABQ - YUM
- Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to 7th Street @ State Streetbus
10h 17m$72–445Train, bus via Flagstaff
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus
16h 12m$248–387Train, bus
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stopbus
25h 8m$551–865Drive 651.4 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Brawleycar 651.4 mi
11h 26m$112–161Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ABQ - SAN
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus
8h 58m$96–476Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0850
18h 39m$147–221
Albuquerque to Brawley by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Brawley is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Brawley is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $130 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque station to Brawley. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at 5th Street/G Street via Indio Bus Station and State Street/7th Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 39m.
The distance between Albuquerque and Brawley is 556 miles. The road distance is 655.2 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Brawley without a car is to train and bus via Flagstaff which takes 16h 12m and costs $240 - $390.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Albuquerque to Brawley, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Brawley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Brawley is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $130 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 18h 39m.
Albuquerque to Brawley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indio Bus Station.
Brawley is 1h behind Albuquerque. It is currently 1:31 AM in Albuquerque and 12:31 AM in Brawley.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Brawley, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Advanced Air, LLC, and American Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Imperial County Airport (IPL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to 5th Street/G Street via Indio Bus Station and State Street/7th Street in around 18h 39m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Imperial County Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Friday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Imperial County Airport via Silver City, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $470–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Yuma International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $480–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Calexico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 928-783-2235
- Website
- Yuma County Area Transit
Bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to 7th Street @ State Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Yuma County Area Transit
- Youth 5-18 w/ Student ID, Seniors 65+, Disabled
- $1
- Adults 19-64
- $2
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Brawley is 655 miles. It takes approximately 11h 26m to drive from Albuquerque to Brawley.
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