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

The distance between Denver and Albuquerque is around 377 miles (607km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Denver to Albuquerque 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 Denver (DEN) to Albuquerque (ABQ).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    $230
Operated by

Frontier Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Albuquerque NM.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $60
Operated by

EPLA Limo Express

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Drive

Drive to Albuquerque.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance447 miles (719km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Denver and Albuquerque

There are several options for getting from Denver to Albuquerque by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $60 and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $230.

The distance between Denver and Albuquerque is around 377 miles (607km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 334 miles (538km)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Denver and Albuquerque by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Denver to Albuquerque is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx $230.

The cheapest way to travel between Denver and Albuquerque, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $60 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Denver and Albuquerque. We recommend that you fly from Denver (DEN) to Albuquerque (ABQ). instead which will take 2h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Denver and Albuquerque. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Denver and Albuquerque with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 7h 45m.

EPLA Limo Express run regular bus services between Denver and Albuquerque. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Denver and Albuquerque. Flights depart from Denver (DEN) and arrive at Albuquerque (ABQ). The flight takes around 1h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Denver and Albuquerque with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 25m.

Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly between Denver and Albuquerque. Flights depart from Denver (DEN) and and arrive into Albuquerque (ABQ). These flights usually take around 1h 25m.

The flight from Denver to Albuquerque typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Denver (DEN) 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 Denver and Albuquerque. The distance is around 447 miles (719km) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Denver to Albuquerque is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around $230.

How do I get from Denver to Albuquerque

Compare travel optionsbetween Denver and Albuquerque

Transport options from Denver to Albuquerque
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 20m
$230
every 20 mins607km (377 miles)
Bus
7h 45m
$60
twice daily728km (452 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
$44
on demand719km (447 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