There are 5 ways to get from Albuquerque to Phoenix by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, 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 Phoenix (PHX)ABQ - PHX
2h 57m$180–261Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Phoenix Bus StationGreyhound US1210
8h 15m$70–170Train, bus
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to FlagstaffSouthwest Chief
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train StationFlixBus 2047
9h$78–158Drive 415.7 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Phoenix415.7 mi
7h 9m$76–110Shuttle 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 Phoenix (PHX)SAF - PHX
3h 43m$136–485
Albuquerque to Phoenix by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Phoenix is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Phoenix is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $180 - $270.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Albuquerque Bus Station station and arriving at Phoenix Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Albuquerque and Phoenix is 336 miles. The road distance is 418.2 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Phoenix without a car is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs $70 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Albuquerque to Phoenix, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Phoenix bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Phoenix is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $180 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $170 and takes 8h 15m.
Albuquerque to Phoenix bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Phoenix is 418 miles. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Albuquerque to Phoenix.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Advanced Air, LLC fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Phoenix (PHX) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–170 and the journey takes 8h 15m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Phoenix via Silver City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- 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 Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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
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