There are 5 ways to get from Albuquerque to Irvine by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
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Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane ABQ - SNA
4h 54m$95–551Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
17h 58m$223–507Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0901 / ...
20h 52m$140–220Drive 778.9 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Irvinecar 778.9 mi
12h 23m$143–206Fly 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 L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
6h 18m$315–726
Albuquerque to Irvine by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Irvine is to bus which costs $140 - $220 and takes 20h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Irvine is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $95 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at Main-Harvard via Los Angeles Union Station and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Albuquerque to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at Tustin via Fullerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 58m.
The distance between Albuquerque and Irvine is 657 miles. The road distance is 783.5 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 17h 58m and costs $220 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Albuquerque to Irvine, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Irvine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
Albuquerque to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Irvine is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $95 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $550 and takes 17h 58m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 20h 52m.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $210–500 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 5m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–500
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Albuquerque to Irvine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Irvine is 1h behind Albuquerque. It is currently 2:40 PM in Albuquerque and 1:40 PM in Irvine.
Albuquerque to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Irvine is 783 miles. It takes approximately 12h 23m to drive from Albuquerque to Irvine.
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