There are 5 ways to get from Tijuana to Albuquerque by tram, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, fly
best- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane SAN - ABQ
5h 5m$505–772Drive 755.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tijuana to Albuquerquecar 755.2 mi
13h 18m$138–200Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
21h 3m$249–576Bus
- Take the bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to El Montebus Lxus 3126
- Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
21h 50m$165–263Bus via Las Cruces
- Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Las Cruces, NMbus Cbx
- Take the bus from Las Cruces to Albuquerquebus Lxus 1102 / ...
22h 30m$172–260
Tijuana to Albuquerque by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Albuquerque is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 13h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Albuquerque is to tram and fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $500 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Albuquerque station. However, there are services departing from Tijuana Línea, B.C. and arriving at Albuquerque Bus Station via Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd W and El Monte Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Tijuana station to Albuquerque. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via San Diego and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 3m.
The distance between Tijuana and Albuquerque is 661 miles. The road distance is 759.7 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Albuquerque without a car is to bus which takes 21h 50m and costs $160 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Tijuana to Albuquerque, including transfers.
Tijuana to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Tijuana Línea, B.C. station.
Tijuana to Albuquerque train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Albuquerque is to train which takes 21h 3m and costs $240 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $270 and takes 21h 50m.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Albuquerque, NM, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Tijuana to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via San Ysidro Station, America Plaza Station, San Diego, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 21h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to Albuquerque Bus Station via El Monte, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd W, El Monte Station Upper Level, and El Monte Bus Stop in around 21h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to El Monte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $30–50
Bus from Las Cruces to Albuquerque
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $40–60
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Booking & Getting There
Tijuana to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at El Monte station.
Albuquerque is 1h ahead of Tijuana. It is currently 7:43 AM in Tijuana and 8:43 AM in Albuquerque.
Tijuana to Albuquerque train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Albuquerque is 760 miles. It takes approximately 13h 18m to drive from Tijuana to Albuquerque.
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