There are 5 ways to get from Albuquerque to Irvine by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), 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
5h$80–461Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
17h 58m$76–129Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Anaheimbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
20h 7mDrive 773.1 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Irvinecar 773.1 mi
12h 37m$142–204Fly 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 55m$389–577
Albuquerque to Irvine by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Irvine is to train which costs $75 - $130 and takes 17h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Irvine is to fly which takes 5h and costs $80 - $470.
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 and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 7m.
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 777.6 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 17h 58m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 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 5h and costs $80 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 17h 58m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 20h 7m.
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 twice daily. Tickets cost $70–120 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 1m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
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
- $70–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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
- $80–220
- 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 Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Albuquerque to Irvine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Irvine is 1h behind Albuquerque. It is currently 9:15 AM in Albuquerque and 8:15 AM in Irvine.
Albuquerque to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Irvine is 778 miles. It takes approximately 12h 37m to drive from Albuquerque to Irvine.
There are 1389+ hotels available in Irvine.