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

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

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)planeSBA - ABQ
    6h 32m
    $120–653

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union StationbusFlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus StationbusGreyhound US1210
    21h 30m
    $92–297

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation CentertrainSouthwest Chief
    20h 26m
    $118–338

  4. Drive 845 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Albuquerquecar845 mi
    14h 12m
    $155–223

  5. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)planeSBA - SAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle
    7h 9m
    $150–487

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)planeLAX - ABQ
    7h 32m
    $414–723

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)planeBUR - ABQ
    7h 37m
    $120–658

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)planeLAX - SAF
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle
    8h 6m
    $174–507

Santa Barbara to Albuquerque by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration20h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via Los Angeles in around 20h 26m.

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