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

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There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Albuquerque by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SNA - ABQ
    4h 27m
    $103–577

  2. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train Southwest Chief
    17h 20m
    $70–217

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    21h 50m
    $85–312

  4. Drive 773.8 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Albuquerquecar car 773.8 mi
    12h 37m
    $142–204

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane LAX - ABQ
    5h 33m
    $389–626

Irvine to Albuquerque by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration17h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Irvine, 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) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $65–210 and the journey takes 15h 57m.

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