How to travel from Albuquerque to Tulsa, United States of America

The distance between Albuquerque and Tulsa is around 646 miles (1,040km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 60m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Albuquerque to Tulsa by plane, bus 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 Tulsa (TUL).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    $320
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Tulsa.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $95
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Tulsa.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Distance646 miles (1,040km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albuquerque and Tulsa

There are several options for getting from Albuquerque to Tulsa by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $95 and will take around 13h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $320.

The distance between Albuquerque and Tulsa is around 646 miles (1,040km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 603 miles (970km)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Albuquerque and Tulsa by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albuquerque to Tulsa is to fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx $320.

The cheapest way to travel between Albuquerque and Tulsa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $95 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Albuquerque and Tulsa. We recommend that you fly from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Tulsa (TUL). instead which will take 2h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albuquerque and Tulsa. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Albuquerque and Tulsa with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 13h 20m.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Albuquerque and Tulsa. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Albuquerque and Tulsa. Flights depart from Albuquerque (ABQ) and arrive at Tulsa (TUL) - via Dallas (DAL). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Albuquerque to Tulsa. There is however a flight that goes via Dallas (DAL). This services will take at least 2h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from Albuquerque to Tulsa typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Albuquerque (ABQ) and and arrive into Tulsa (TUL).

The closest major airport to Tulsa is Tulsa International Airport (TUL) (TUL) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Tulsa. Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) (XNA) and Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) (OKC) 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 Tulsa. The distance is around 646 miles (1,040km) by road and it will take around 9h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albuquerque to Tulsa is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around $320.

How do I get from Albuquerque to Tulsa

Compare travel optionsbetween Albuquerque and Tulsa

Transport options from Albuquerque to Tulsa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 60m
$320
on demand1,336km (830 miles)
Bus
13h 20m
$95
twice daily1,051km (653 miles)
Drive
9h 55m
$64
on demand1,040km (646 miles)

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Airports near Tulsa

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

TUL
Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
International Airport
Distance
6 miles (10km) from Tulsa
XNA
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95 miles (153km) from Tulsa
OKC
Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
104 miles (168km) from Tulsa