There are 6 ways to get from San Antonio to Albuquerque by plane, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly from San Antonio
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Fly from San Antonio (SAT) to Albuquerque (ABQ)
Cheapest option
Bus #2
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Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to El Paso Bus Station
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Take the bus from El Paso, TX to Albuquerque, NM
4 alternative options
Bus to Austin, fly
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Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
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Fly from Austin (AUS) to Albuquerque (ABQ)
Bus via Ih 35 N Access & Marek St
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Take the bus from San Antonio to El Paso
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Take the bus from El Paso, TX to Albuquerque
Bus
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Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to El Paso Bus Station
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Take the bus from El Paso, TX to Albuquerque
Drive
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Drive from San Antonio to Albuquerque
San Antonio to Albuquerque by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Antonio to Albuquerque is to bus which costs $90 - $180 and takes 16h 14m.
The quickest way to get from San Antonio to Albuquerque is to fly which costs $140 - $600 and takes 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct bus from San Antonio to Albuquerque. However, there are services departing from S. St. Mary's & Alamo and arriving at Albuquerque via San Antonio and El Paso, TX. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 59m.
It is 620 miles from San Antonio to Albuquerque. It is approximately 823.5 miles to drive.
The best way to get from San Antonio to Albuquerque without a car is to bus via Ih 35 N Access & Marek St which takes 15h 59m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from San Antonio to Albuquerque, including transfers.
San Antonio to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from San Antonio station.
The best way to get from San Antonio to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $140 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Ih 35 N Access & Marek St, which costs and takes 15h 59m.
The quickest flight from San Antonio Airport to Albuquerque Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 45m.
San Antonio to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albuquerque station.

- Distance: 619.7 miles
- Duration: 4h 10m
What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Antonio to Albuquerque every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Antonio to Albuquerque via Ih 35 N Access & Marek St, San Antonio, El Paso, and El Paso, TX in around 15h 59m.

- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Antonio to Albuquerque
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140 - $600
Flights from San Antonio to Albuquerque via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170 - $700
Flights from San Antonio to Albuquerque via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180 - $800
Flights from Austin to Albuquerque
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $420
Flights from Austin to Albuquerque via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $480
Flights from Austin to Albuquerque via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120 - $550

- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Antonio to Albuquerque via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200 - $900
Flights from Austin to Albuquerque
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $650
Flights from Austin to Albuquerque via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $650

- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9 - $50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult Standard Purchase
- $14 - $50
- Adult Advance Purchase
- $9 - $13

- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from San Antonio to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $112
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from El Paso, TX to Albuquerque
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to El Paso Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55 - $85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Economy
- $55 - $85
- Flexible
- $90 - $130

- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- sales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from El Paso, TX to Albuquerque, NM
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35 - $90
- Schedules at
- eplalimo.com
- One Way
- $35 - $55
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Albuquerque is 1h behind San Antonio. It is currently 11:40 PM in San Antonio and 10:40 PM in Albuquerque.
Yes, the driving distance between San Antonio to Albuquerque is 823 miles. It takes approximately 12h 17m to drive from San Antonio to Albuquerque.
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines offer flights from San Antonio Airport to Albuquerque Airport.
There are 164+ hotels available in Albuquerque. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from San Antonio to San Antonio Airport is to line 7 bus which takes 14 min and costs $2.