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

The distance between Atlanta and Albuquerque is around 1,280 miles (2,059km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Atlanta to Albuquerque by plane, 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 Atlanta (ATL) to Albuquerque (ABQ).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time3h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $200
Operated by

Delta

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Bus

Take the bus to St Louis and then to Albuquerque.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $225
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Chicago IL then take the train to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $240
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Albuquerque.

  • Duration22h 10m
  • Distance1,388 miles (2,234km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Atlanta and Albuquerque

There are several options for getting from Atlanta to Albuquerque by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $200 and will take around 3h 55m.

The distance between Atlanta and Albuquerque is around 1,280 miles (2,059km).

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Atlanta and Albuquerque by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Atlanta to Albuquerque is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx $200.

The cheapest way to travel between Atlanta and Albuquerque, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $200 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Atlanta and Albuquerque. We recommend that you fly from Atlanta (ATL) to Albuquerque (ABQ). instead which will take 3h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Atlanta and Albuquerque. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Atlanta to Albuquerque. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in St Louis. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Atlanta and Albuquerque. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Atlanta and Albuquerque. Flights depart from Atlanta (ATL) and arrive at Albuquerque (ABQ). The flight takes around 3h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Atlanta and Albuquerque with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 30m.

Delta, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines fly between Atlanta and Albuquerque. Flights depart from Atlanta (ATL) and and arrive into Albuquerque (ABQ). These flights usually take around 3h 30m.

The flight from Atlanta to Albuquerque typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from Atlanta (ATL) and and arrive into Albuquerque (ABQ).

The closest major airport to Albuquerque is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) (ABQ) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Albuquerque. Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) (SAF) and Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) (DRO) 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 Atlanta and Albuquerque. The distance is around 1,388 miles (2,234km) by road and it will take around 22h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Atlanta to Albuquerque is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around $200.

How do I get from Atlanta to Albuquerque

Compare travel optionsbetween Atlanta and Albuquerque

Transport options from Atlanta to Albuquerque
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 55m
$200
every 15 mins2,059km (1,280 miles)
Bus
1 day 11h
$225
once daily2,627km (1,632 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
1 day 17h
$240
once daily3,375km (2,097 miles)
Bus to Chicago Amtrak, Train1 day 18h
$260
once daily3,326km (2,067 miles)
Drive
22h 10m
$135
on demand2,234km (1,388 miles)

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Airports near Albuquerque

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

ABQ
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
International Airport
Distance
3 miles (5km) from Albuquerque
SAF
Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49 miles (78km) from Albuquerque
DRO
Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
156 miles (251km) from Albuquerque