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

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There are 8 ways to get from Goleta to Albuquerque by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)planeSBA - ABQ
    5h 52m
    $110–653

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Goleta Amtrak to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation CentertrainSouthwest Chief
    20h 40m
    $104–203

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union StationbusFlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus StationbusGreyhound US1210
    22h 16m
    $116–234

  4. Drive 853.3 mi

    1. Drive from Goleta to Albuquerquecar853.3 mi
    14h 21m
    $156–225

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)planeLAX - ABQ
    6h 29m
    $351–684

  6. Bus to Santa Maria Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
    2. Fly from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)planeSMX - ABQ
    7h 56m
    $181–724

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)planeLAX - SAF
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle
    7h
    $196–448

  8. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Take the train from Goleta Amtrak to Van Nuystrain
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)planeBUR - ABQ
    7h 46m
    $252–417

Goleta to Albuquerque by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration20h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Goleta, CA, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Goleta Amtrak to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via Los Angeles in around 20h 40m.

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