There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Albuquerque by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
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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 30m$100–514Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
17h 20m$277–609Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0900 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
22h 30m$128–265Drive 773.8 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Albuquerquecar 773.8 mi
12h 37m$142–204Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane LAX - ABQ
5h 48m$396–726
Irvine to Albuquerque by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Albuquerque is to bus which costs $120 - $270 and takes 22h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $95 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Albuquerque station. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at Albuquerque Bus Station via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Albuquerque. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.
The distance between Irvine and Albuquerque is 657 miles. The road distance is 778.3 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Albuquerque without a car is to train which takes 17h 20m and costs $270 - $650.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Irvine to Albuquerque, including transfers.
Irvine to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
Irvine to Albuquerque train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $95 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $650 and takes 17h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 22h 30m.
What companies run services between Irvine, 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 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $270–600 and the journey takes 15h 57m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Albuquerque International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Albuquerque International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–250
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Albuquerque is 1h ahead of Irvine. It is currently 5:04 PM in Irvine and 6:04 PM in Albuquerque.
Irvine to Albuquerque train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Albuquerque is 778 miles. It takes approximately 12h 37m to drive from Irvine to Albuquerque.
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