There are 5 ways to get from Independence to Albuquerque by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle
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Line 24 bus, fly to Albuquerque International Airport
best- Take the bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay A
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)MCI - ABQ
6h 34m$150–851Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kansas City to TulsaJefferson 801
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus StationGreyhound US1210
20h 35m$88–260Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation CenterSouthwest Chief
19h 7m$108–186Drive 795.6 mi
- Drive from Independence to Albuquerque795.6 mi
14h 24m$146–210Fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)MCI - SAF
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
8h 54m$175–635
Independence to Albuquerque by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Albuquerque is to train which costs $100 - $190 and takes 19h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Albuquerque is to line 24 bus and fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $150 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Albuquerque station. However, there are services departing from On Truman At Main Westbound and arriving at Albuquerque Bus Station via Kansas City and Tulsa Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Independence station to Albuquerque. However, there are services departing from Independence Station and arriving at Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 7m.
The distance between Independence and Albuquerque is 762 miles. The road distance is 800.3 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Albuquerque without a car is to train which takes 19h 7m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Independence to Albuquerque, including transfers.
Independence to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.
Independence to Albuquerque train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Independence to Albuquerque is to train which takes 19h 7m and costs $100 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $260 and takes 20h 35m.
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center twice daily. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 17h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Albuquerque Bus Station via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City, and Tulsa Bus Station in around 20h 35m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Kansas City to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Kansas City to Albuquerque International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Kansas City to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Kansas City to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Albuquerque International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Kansas City to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Kansas City to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Kansas City to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 816-221-0660
- Website
- ridekc.org
Bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay A
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- ridekc.org
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-575-613-3256
- taosrides@gmail.com
- Website
- taosrides.com
Shuttle from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $75–85
- Website
- https://taosrides.com
- Schedules at
- https://taosrides.com/rates-schedules
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More Questions & Answers
Independence to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tulsa station.
Albuquerque is 1h behind Independence. It is currently 6:56 AM in Independence and 5:56 AM in Albuquerque.
Independence to Albuquerque train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Albuquerque is 800 miles. It takes approximately 14h 24m to drive from Independence to Albuquerque.
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