There are 6 ways to get from Albuquerque to Kearney by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Albuquerque International Airport
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane ABQ - EAR
5h 5m$100–436Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US1140
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kearneybus Greyhound US0123
16h 10m$93–174Bus via Denver
- Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Denverbus El Paso
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kearneybus Greyhound US0123
14h 44m$138–209Drive 709.1 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Kearneycar 709.1 mi
12h 44m$130–187Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane SAF - EAR
6h 4m$171–490Bus via Colorado Springs
- Take the bus from Albuquerque, NM to Colorado Springs, CObus
- Take the bus from Colorado Springs Downtown Station to Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver to Lexington, NEbus
- Take the bus from Lexington to Kearneybus
18h 24m$188–272
Albuquerque to Kearney by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Kearney is to bus which costs $90 - $180 and takes 16h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Kearney is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $100 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque to Kearney. However, there are services departing from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at Kearney via 18th St & California St and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 44m.
The distance between Albuquerque and Kearney is 586 miles. The road distance is 713.2 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Kearney without a car is to bus via Denver which takes 14h 44m and costs $130 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Albuquerque to Kearney, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Kearney bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Kearney is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $100 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus via Denver, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 14h 44m.
Albuquerque to Kearney bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Kearney is 1h ahead of Albuquerque. It is currently 4:31 AM in Albuquerque and 5:31 AM in Kearney.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Kearney, NE, USA?
United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Kearney via Denver, 18th St & California St, Union Station Gate B2, and Denver Union Station in around 14h 44m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Kearney Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Kearney Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–110
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Kearney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lexington to Kearney
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-575-613-3256
- taosrides@gmail.com
- Website
- taosrides.com
Shuttle from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $75–85
- Website
- https://taosrides.com
- Schedules at
- https://taosrides.com/rates-schedules
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Albuquerque, NM to Colorado Springs, CO
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- eplalimo.com
- One Way
- $55–80
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- ridebustang.com
Bus from Colorado Springs Downtown Station to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://ridebustang.com
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- tony@expressarrow.com
- Website
- expressarrow.com
Bus from Denver to Lexington, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–120
- Website
- https://expressarrow.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Kearney is 713 miles. It takes approximately 12h 44m to drive from Albuquerque to Kearney.
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