There are 5 ways to get from Albuquerque to Fallbrook by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train
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Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)ABQ - CLD
5h 51m$170–571Train
cheapest- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to RiversideSouthwest Chief
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to OceansideIE-OC Line
21h 12m$80–119Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to OceansideAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
22h 43mDrive 744.8 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Fallbrook744.8 mi
12h 49m$136–197Fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)ABQ - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3
7h 39m$246–350
Albuquerque to Fallbrook by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Fallbrook is to train which costs $75 - $120 and takes 21h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Fallbrook is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $170 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque station to Fallbrook. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at Main Av & Fallbrook St via Los Angeles, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 and Vista Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 43m.
The distance between Albuquerque and Fallbrook is 654 miles. The road distance is 749.1 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Fallbrook without a car is to train which takes 21h 12m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Albuquerque to Fallbrook, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Fallbrook bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Fallbrook is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $170 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 21h 12m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 22h 43m.
Albuquerque to Fallbrook bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Fallbrook is 1h behind Albuquerque. It is currently 6:09 PM in Albuquerque and 5:09 PM in Fallbrook.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Fallbrook, San Diego County, CA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Main Av & Fallbrook St via Riverside - Downtown, Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, Vista Transit Center Stall 5, and Vista Transit Center Stall 8 in around 21h 12m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–19
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $14–19
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
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
- $80–230
- 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 Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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