There are 4 ways to get from Albuquerque to San Diego by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)ABQ - SAN
3h 51m$242–316Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak StationSouthwest Chief
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
19h 58m$102–160Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
21h 5mDrive 763.5 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to San Diego763.5 mi
12h 56m$140–202
Albuquerque to San Diego by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to San Diego is to train which costs $100 - $160 and takes 19h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to San Diego is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $240 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Albuquerque to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at San Diego via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 58m.
The distance between Albuquerque and San Diego is 641 miles. The road distance is 768 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 19h 58m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Albuquerque to San Diego, including transfers.
Albuquerque to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
Albuquerque to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to San Diego is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $240 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 19h 58m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 21h 5m.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to San Diego via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 19h 58m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
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
- $70–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $32–34
- 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 Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–230
- 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 San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Albuquerque to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Diego is 1h behind Albuquerque. It is currently 7:11 PM in Albuquerque and 6:11 PM in San Diego.
Albuquerque to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to San Diego is 768 miles. It takes approximately 12h 56m to drive from Albuquerque to San Diego.
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