There are 4 ways to get from Dana Point to Albuquerque by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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 John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane SNA - ABQ
4h 55m$170–684Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
23h 5m$81–186Train
- 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 35m$84–230Drive 777.2 mi
- Drive from Dana Point to Albuquerquecar 777.2 mi
13h 12m$142–205
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 $80 - $190 and takes 23h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $170 - $700.
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 Newport Trans Ctr Dock 4, Brea Mall, Pomona Transit Center and Montclair Transcenter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 5m.
The distance between Dana Point and Albuquerque is 679 miles. The road distance is 781.8 miles.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Albuquerque without a car is to train which takes 18h 35m and costs $80 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Dana Point to Albuquerque, including transfers.
Dana Point to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Montclair Transcenter station.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $170 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $230 and takes 18h 35m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $190 and takes 23h 5m.
Dana Point to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albuquerque Bus Station.
Albuquerque is 1h ahead of Dana Point. It is currently 10:49 AM in Dana Point and 11:49 AM in Albuquerque.
What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Del Obispo-Lighthouse to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 18h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Albuquerque International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Albuquerque International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
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
- $15–18
- 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
- $75–210
- 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
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Montclair Transcenter to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Albuquerque is 782 miles. It takes approximately 13h 12m to drive from Dana Point to Albuquerque.
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