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

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

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  1. Fly Tucson to Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)planeTUS - ABQ
    5h 54m
    $140–851
  2. Drive 434.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tucson to Albuquerquecar434.5 mi
    7h 45m
    $80–115
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus StationbusFlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus StationbusGreyhound US1210
    11h 30m
    $88–185
  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tucson Downtown to Flagstaff Train StationbusFlixBus 2047
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation CentertrainSouthwest Chief
    11h 38m
    $85–173
  5. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)planePHX - ABQ
    5h 17m
    $315–396
  6. Fly Tucson to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)planeTUS - SAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle
    6h 30m
    $165–635
  7. Drive to Silver City Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Drive from Tucson to Silver City Airport (SVC)car
    2. Fly from Silver City Airport (SVC) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)planeSVC - ABQ
    5h 57m
    $127–164
  8. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)planePHX - SAF
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle
    5h 51m
    $265–570
  9. Bus via Las Cruces

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Las Cruces, NMbusLa
    2. Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Albuquerque, NMbusEl Paso
    11h 54m
    $85–125

Tucson to Albuquerque by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tucson to Albuquerque Bus Station via Phoenix Bus Station in around 11h 30m.

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