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How to get fromCalifornia to Albuquerqueby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from California to Albuquerque by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SAN - ABQ
    4h 7m
    $142–806

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train Southwest Chief
    16h 33m
    $70–230

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    18h 10m
    $75–280

  4. Drive 774 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Albuquerquecar car 774 mi
    12h 35m
    $142–204

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane LAX - ABQ
    4h 30m
    $381–614

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane BUR - ABQ
    4h 30m
    $95–558

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane OAK - ABQ
    4h 45m
    $133–707

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SFO - ABQ
    5h 25m
    $120–614

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane LAX - SAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle bus
    5h 5m
    $141–398

California to Albuquerque by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration16h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between California, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $70–230 and the journey takes 16h 33m.

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