There are 3 ways to get from Albuquerque to Fort Defiance by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to GallupGreyhound US1210
- Take the taxi from Gallup to Fort Defiance
3h 13m$90–121Drive 168.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Albuquerque to Fort Defiance168.3 mi
2h 45m$31–45Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Gallup Amtrak StationSouthwest Chief
- Take the taxi from Gallup Amtrak Station to Fort Defiance
3h 19m$93–123
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Fort Defiance is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Fort Defiance is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $30 - $45.
The distance between Albuquerque and Fort Defiance is 172 miles. The road distance is 169.3 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Fort Defiance without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 13m and costs $90 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Albuquerque to Fort Defiance, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Fort Defiance is 169 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Albuquerque to Fort Defiance.
There are two+ hotels available in Fort Defiance.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Fort Defiance, AZ, USA?
There is no direct connection from Albuquerque to Fort Defiance. However, you can take the bus to Gallup then take the taxi to Fort Defiance. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gallup Amtrak Station then take the taxi to Fort Defiance.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Gallup Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- 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 Gallup
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $65–95
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