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

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There are 9 ways to get from Salinas to Albuquerque by bus, train, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)planeSFO - ABQ
    7h 1m
    $134–702

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to Los Angeles Union StationbusFlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus StationbusGreyhound US1210
    25h 20m
    $141–316

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los AngelestrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation CentertrainSouthwest Chief
    26h 38m
    $162–317

  4. Drive 992.8 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Albuquerquecar992.8 mi
    16h 27m
    $182–262

  5. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)planeMRY - ABQ
    8h 26m
    $135–707

  6. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)planeOAK - ABQ
    7h 36m
    $294–700

  7. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to San Jose Airport Terminal Ashuttle
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)planeSJC - ABQ
    8h 26m
    $175–762

  8. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)planeMRY - SAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle
    8h 52m
    $160–511

  9. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Salinas - 116 E Alisal St to Los AngelesshuttleSan Jose
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus StationbusGreyhound US1210
    26h 59m
    $144–258

Salinas to Albuquerque by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration25h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?

You can take a bus from Salinas Train Station to Albuquerque Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station in around 25h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salinas to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via Los Angeles in around 26h 38m.

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