There are 6 ways to get from Albuquerque to Capistrano Beach by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, 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 John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane ABQ - SNA
5h 16m$155–641Fly to San Diego International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ABQ - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 51m$115–648Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
19h 50m$250–535Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
20h 27m$167–307Drive 777.8 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Capistrano Beachcar 777.8 mi
13h 14m$142–205Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane ABQ - LAX
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 23m$434–1,451
Albuquerque to Capistrano Beach by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Capistrano Beach is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Capistrano Beach is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque station to Capistrano Beach. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at Coast-34680 Surfside Inn via Los Angeles and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 27m.
The distance between Albuquerque and Capistrano Beach is 680 miles. The road distance is 782.3 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Capistrano Beach without a car is to train which takes 19h 50m and costs $250 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Albuquerque to Capistrano Beach, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Capistrano Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Capistrano Beach is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $550 and takes 19h 50m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $310 and takes 20h 27m.
Albuquerque to Capistrano Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Capistrano Beach is 1h behind Albuquerque. It is currently 4:18 PM in Albuquerque and 3:18 PM in Capistrano Beach.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Capistrano Beach, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $240–550 and the journey takes 16h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
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
- $240–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- 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
- $140–280
- 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 Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Capistrano Beach is 782 miles. It takes approximately 13h 14m to drive from Albuquerque to Capistrano Beach.
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