There are 5 ways to get from Dana Point to Albuquerque by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
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 John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane SNA - ABQ
4h 57m$151–559Train to San Diego International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane SAN - ABQ
6h 54m$127–688Train
- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
18h 38m$200–463Bus
- Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus 1
- Take the bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus 577
- Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
22h 17m$133–254Drive 778.1 mi
- Drive from Dana Point to Albuquerquecar 778.1 mi
13h 13m$142–206
Dana Point to Albuquerque by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Albuquerque is to bus which costs $130 - $260 and takes 22h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $150 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to Albuquerque station. However, there are services departing from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern and arriving at Albuquerque Bus Station via 7th / Channel and El Monte Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 17m.
The distance between Dana Point and Albuquerque is 678 miles. The road distance is 782.6 miles.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Albuquerque without a car is to train which takes 18h 38m and costs $200 - $470.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Dana Point to Albuquerque, including transfers.
Dana Point to Albuquerque bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern station.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $150 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $470 and takes 18h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $260 and takes 22h 17m.
Dana Point to Albuquerque bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at 7Th-Channel station.
Albuquerque is 1h ahead of Dana Point. It is currently 8:56 PM in Dana Point and 9:56 PM in Albuquerque.
What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Del Obispo-Stonehill to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 18h 38m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Albuquerque International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Albuquerque International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Albuquerque International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Albuquerque International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–450
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–250
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Albuquerque is 783 miles. It takes approximately 13h 13m to drive from Dana Point to Albuquerque.
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