How to travel from Albuquerque to San Francisco, United States of America

The distance between Albuquerque and San Francisco is around 907 miles (1,459km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Albuquerque to San Francisco by plane, subway, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Oakland (OAK).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    $265
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Los Angeles and then to San Francisco.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $185
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train

Take the train to Los Angeles and then to Oakland.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $185
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Drive

Drive to San Francisco.

  • Duration17hrs
  • Distance1,085 miles (1,745km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albuquerque and San Francisco

There are several options for getting from Albuquerque to San Francisco by plane, subway, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $185 and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $265.

The distance between Albuquerque and San Francisco is around 907 miles (1,459km).

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Albuquerque and San Francisco by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albuquerque to San Francisco is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx $265.

The cheapest way to travel between Albuquerque and San Francisco, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $185 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Albuquerque and San Francisco. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Albuquerque to San Francisco. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Los Angeles, Oakland and Lake Merritt. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

Amtrak run train services between Albuquerque and San Francisco. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 4h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albuquerque and San Francisco. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Albuquerque to San Francisco. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Los Angeles. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Albuquerque and San Francisco. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Albuquerque and San Francisco. Flights depart from Albuquerque (ABQ) and arrive at Oakland (OAK). The flight takes around 2h 45m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Albuquerque and San Francisco with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 45m.

Southwest Airlines, Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines fly between Albuquerque and San Francisco. Flights depart from Albuquerque (ABQ) and and arrive into Oakland (OAK). These flights usually take around 2h 45m.

The flight from Albuquerque to San Francisco typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Albuquerque (ABQ) and and arrive into Oakland (OAK).

The closest major airport to San Francisco is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) (SFO) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from San Francisco. Oakland International Airport (OAK) (OAK) and Buchanan Field (CCR) (CCR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Albuquerque and San Francisco. The distance is around 1,085 miles (1,745km) by road and it will take around 17hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albuquerque to San Francisco is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around $265.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Albuquerque and San Francisco

Transport options from Albuquerque to San Francisco
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 20m
$265
every 15 mins1,459km (907 miles)
Fly to San Francisco (SFO)3h 35m
$235
every 15 mins1,473km (915 miles)
Plane and Train4h 40m
$275
every 30 mins1,488km (925 miles)
Bus
1 day 3h
$185
once daily2,044km (1,270 miles)
Train
1 day 4h
$185
once daily2,198km (1,366 miles)
Drive
17hrs
$105
on demand1,745km (1,085 miles)

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Airports near San Francisco

The following major airports near San Francisco offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

SFO
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
International Airport
Distance
11 miles (18km) from San Francisco
OAK
Oakland International Airport (OAK)
International Airport
Distance
12 miles (20km) from San Francisco
CCR
Buchanan Field (CCR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
25 miles (40km) from San Francisco