There are 5 ways to get from Buffalo to Albuquerque by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle
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Fly to Albuquerque International Airport
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane BUF - ABQ
8h 21m$182–853Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
38h 19m$472–1,242Bus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Akronbus
- Take the bus from Akron to Cambridgebus
- Take the bus from Cambridge, OH to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
40h$265–506Drive 1,773.3 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Albuquerquecar 1,773.3 mi
28h 47m$324–468Fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane BUF - SAF
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
8h 51m$217–737
Buffalo to Albuquerque by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Albuquerque is to bus which costs $260 - $550 and takes 40h.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 8h 21m and costs $180 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Albuquerque station. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Albuquerque Bus Station via Akron, Cambridge, OH and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Albuquerque. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 19m.
The distance between Buffalo and Albuquerque is 1612 miles. The road distance is 1783.7 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Albuquerque without a car is to train which takes 38h 19m and costs $470 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Buffalo to Albuquerque, including transfers.
Buffalo to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Albuquerque train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 8h 21m and costs $180 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $470 - $1,300 and takes 38h 19m, you could also bus, which costs $260 - $550 and takes 40h.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station in around 38h 19m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–800
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Buffalo to Akron
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–65
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Akron to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Buffalo to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Akron station.
Albuquerque is 2h behind Buffalo. It is currently 3:07 AM in Buffalo and 1:07 AM in Albuquerque.
Buffalo to Albuquerque train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Albuquerque is 1784 miles. It takes approximately 28h 47m to drive from Buffalo to Albuquerque.
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