There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix, AZ to Albuquerque by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 17 bus, fly to Albuquerque International Airport
best- Take the bus from McDowell Rd & 27th Av to McDowell Rd & 44th Stbus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane PHX - ABQ
4h 33m$194–655Drive 417.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Phoenix, AZ to Albuquerquecar 417.6 mi
7h 10m$77–111Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
10h 46m$84–134Bus, train
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus FlixBus 2047
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
11h 12m$219–341Line 17 bus, fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle
- Take the bus from McDowell Rd & 27th Av to McDowell Rd & 44th Stbus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane PHX - SAF
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
5h 11m$119–369Bus, train via Deer Valley Rd & 27th Av
- Take the bus from Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus Phx
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
11h 47m$247–402
Phoenix, AZ to Albuquerque by bus and tram (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix, AZ to Albuquerque is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix, AZ to Albuquerque is to line 17 bus and fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $190 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix, AZ to Albuquerque station. However, there are services departing from McDowell Rd & 27th Av and arriving at Albuquerque Bus Station via 44th St & McDowell Rd and Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
The distance between Phoenix, AZ and Albuquerque is 347 miles. The road distance is 420 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix, AZ to Albuquerque without a car is to bus which takes 10h 46m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Phoenix, AZ to Albuquerque, including transfers.
Phoenix, AZ to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
Phoenix, AZ to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albuquerque Bus Station.
Albuquerque is 1h ahead of Phoenix, AZ. It is currently 7:10 AM in Phoenix, AZ and 8:10 AM in Albuquerque.
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix, AZ to Albuquerque is 420 miles. It takes approximately 7h 10m to drive from Phoenix, AZ to Albuquerque.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 8h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Phoenix to Santa Fe Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Phoenix to Albuquerque International Airport via Silver City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flagstaff to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flagstaff to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (602) 253-5000
- csr@valleymetro.org
- Website
- Valley Metro
Bus from McDowell Rd & 27th Av to McDowell Rd & 44th St
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro
Bus from McDowell Rd & 27th Av to McDowell Rd & 44th St
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-575-613-3256
- taosrides@gmail.com
- Website
- Taos Rides
Shuttle from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $75–85
- Website
- Taos Rides
- Schedules at
- Taos Rides
- Phone
- +1 928-350-8466
- Website
- arizonashuttle.com
Bus from Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley to Flagstaff Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Book at
- Groome Transportation - Phoenix, AZ
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