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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Fort Madisonby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car or train

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There are 11 ways to get from Albuquerque to Fort Madison by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeABQ - CID
    2. Take the bus from Cedar Rapids Airport to Burlingtonbus
    10h 35m
    $151–606

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fort MadisontrainSouthwest Chief
    21h 44m
    $95–320

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to DenverbusEl Paso
    2. Take the bus from Denver to BurlingtonbusDenver
    24h 30m
    $236–416

  4. Drive 1,038.7 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Fort Madisoncar1,038.7 mi
    19h 48m
    $190–274

  5. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)planeABQ - BRL
    7h 49m
    $145–516

  6. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)planeABQ - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline, IL to Burlington, IAbus
    11h 43m
    $152–652

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeABQ - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madisontrain
    9h 38m
    $140–656

  8. Fly to Kansas City, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Kansas City (MCI)planeABQ - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Fort Madisontrain
    9h 56m
    $138–751

  9. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeABQ - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madisontrain
    9h 58m
    $115–526

  10. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)planeABQ - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria to Galesburgbus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Fort Madisontrain
    11h 14m
    $143–662

  11. Fly to Quincy Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Quincy Regional Airport (UIN)planeABQ - UIN
    2. Take the bus from Quincy to Fort Madisonbus
    10h 7m
    $208–761

Albuquerque to Fort Madison by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration21h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Fort Madison, IA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fort Madison once daily. Tickets cost $95–320 and the journey takes 21h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Fort Madison via Denver, Denver, and Burlington in around 24h 30m.

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