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

The distance between Albuquerque and Washington is around 1,703 miles (2,741km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Albuquerque to Washington by plane, 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 Reagan Washington (DCA).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time4h 25m
  • Typical cost
    $360
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Rockville Amtrak.

  • Duration1 day 19h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $260
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Drive

Drive to Washington.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Distance1,864 miles (3,001km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albuquerque and Washington

There are several options for getting from Albuquerque to Washington by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $260 and will take around 1 day 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $350.

The distance between Albuquerque and Washington is around 1,703 miles (2,741km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,648 miles (2,652km)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Albuquerque and Washington by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 6h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albuquerque to Washington is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx $350.

The cheapest way to travel between Albuquerque and Washington, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $260 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Albuquerque and Washington. It typically takes around 1 day 19h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Albuquerque to Washington. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station and Rockville Amtrak. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 19h.

Amtrak run train services between Albuquerque and Washington. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 19h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Albuquerque and Washington. We recommend that you fly from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Baltimore (BWI) then take the train to Washington Union Station. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Albuquerque and Washington. Flights depart from Albuquerque (ABQ) and arrive at Reagan Washington (DCA) - via Dallas (DAL). The flight takes around 4h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Albuquerque to Washington. There is however a flight that goes via Dallas (DAL). This services will take at least 4h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Albuquerque to Washington typically takes around 4h 25m. Flights depart from Albuquerque (ABQ) and and arrive into Reagan Washington (DCA).

The closest major airport to Washington is Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) (DCA) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Washington. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) (IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) (BWI) 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 Washington. The distance is around 1,864 miles (3,001km) by road and it will take around 1 day 6h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albuquerque to Washington is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around $350.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Albuquerque and Washington

Transport options from Albuquerque to Washington
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 45m
$360
every 15 mins2,852km (1,772 miles)
Fly to Washington Dulles (IAD)5h 10m
$350
hourly2,774km (1,724 miles)
Plane and Train4h 20m
$350
hourly2,741km (1,703 miles)
Train
1 day 19h
$260
once daily3,381km (2,101 miles)
Drive
1 day 6h
$185
on demand3,001km (1,864 miles)

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Airports near Washington

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

DCA
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3 miles (5km) from Washington
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
International Airport
Distance
22 miles (36km) from Washington
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
International Airport
Distance
28 miles (45km) from Washington