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

The distance between Charleston and Albuquerque is around 1,571 miles (2,528km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Charleston 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 Charleston (CHS) to Albuquerque (ABQ).

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time4h 50m
  • Typical cost
    $290
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Atlanta then St Louis and then to Albuquerque.

  • Duration1 day 19h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $270
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Atlanta and then to Chicago Amtrak then take the train to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center.

  • Duration2 days 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $305
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Albuquerque.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Distance1,688 miles (2,717km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Charleston and Albuquerque

There are several options for getting from Charleston to Albuquerque by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $270 and will take around 1 day 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $290.

The distance between Charleston and Albuquerque is around 1,571 miles (2,528km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,535 miles (2,470km)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Charleston and Albuquerque by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Charleston to Albuquerque is to fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx $290.

The cheapest way to travel between Charleston and Albuquerque, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $270 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Charleston and Albuquerque. We recommend that you fly from Charleston (CHS) to Albuquerque (ABQ). instead which will take 5h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Charleston and Albuquerque. It typically takes around 1 day 19h and departs on demand.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Charleston to Albuquerque. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dorchester Rd / S Allen Dr, Atlanta and St Louis. These services run on demand and will take a minimum of 1 day 19h.

Southeastern Stages and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Charleston and Albuquerque. Buses run on demand and take around 1 day 19h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Charleston and Albuquerque. Flights depart from Charleston (CHS) and arrive at Albuquerque (ABQ) - via Dallas (DAL). The flight takes around 4h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Charleston to Albuquerque. There is however a flight that goes via Dallas (DAL). This services will take at least 5h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Charleston to Albuquerque typically takes around 4h 50m. Flights depart from Charleston (CHS) 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 Charleston and Albuquerque. The distance is around 1,688 miles (2,717km) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Charleston to Albuquerque is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around $290.

How do I get from Charleston to Albuquerque

Compare travel optionsbetween Charleston and Albuquerque

Transport options from Charleston to Albuquerque
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
5h 15m
$290
once daily2,528km (1,571 miles)
Bus
1 day 19h
$270
once daily3,184km (1,978 miles)
Bus and Train
2 days 2h
$305
once daily3,883km (2,413 miles)
Drive
1 day 3h
$165
on demand2,717km (1,688 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