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

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

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane RDU - ABQ
    8h 11m
    $352–1,004

  2. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane FAY - ABQ
    10h 49m
    $206–841

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    43h 34m
    $301–591

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train Southwest Chief
    2d 2h
    $761–1,603

  5. Drive 1,734.8 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Albuquerquecar car 1,734.8 mi
    28h 27m
    $317–458

  6. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane GSO - ABQ
    9h 33m
    $296–1,194

  7. Drive to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)car car
    2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane OAJ - ABQ
    9h 20m
    $209–828

  8. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane RDU - SAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle bus
    9h 21m
    $228–738

Raleigh to Albuquerque by bus

Calendar24Weekly Buses
Duration43h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$301Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,580.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Albuquerque Bus Station via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 43h 34m.

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