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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Albuquerque to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeABQ - SAN
    4h 3m
    $102–556

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los AngelestrainSouthwest Chief
    17h 23m
    $75–220

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US1210
    17h
    $80–240

  4. Drive 774.3 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Los Angelescar774.3 mi
    12h 33m
    $142–205

  5. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeABQ - LAX
    4h 54m
    $371–615

  6. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeABQ - OAK
    4h 41m
    $113–607

  7. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeABQ - SFO
    4h 58m
    $80–364

  8. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeABQ - BUR
    5h 7m
    $90–468

  9. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeSAF - LAX
    5h 36m
    $142–389

Albuquerque to California by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration17hAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and California, USA?

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $80–240 and the journey takes 17h.

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