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

The distance between Detroit and Albuquerque is around 1,374 miles (2,211km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Detroit to Albuquerque by plane, train, 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 Detroit (DTW) to Albuquerque (ABQ).

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time4h 40m
  • Typical cost
    $250
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $210
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Bus

Take the bus to Columbus and then to Albuquerque.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $225
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Albuquerque.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Distance1,559 miles (2,510km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Detroit and Albuquerque

There are several options for getting from Detroit to Albuquerque by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $210 and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $250.

The distance between Detroit and Albuquerque is around 1,374 miles (2,211km).

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Detroit and Albuquerque by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Detroit to Albuquerque is to fly which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx $250.

The cheapest way to travel between Detroit and Albuquerque, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $210 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Detroit and Albuquerque. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Detroit to Albuquerque. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.

Amtrak run train services between Detroit and Albuquerque. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 6h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Detroit and Albuquerque. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Detroit to Albuquerque. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Columbus. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Detroit and Albuquerque. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Detroit and Albuquerque. Flights depart from Detroit (DTW) and arrive at Albuquerque (ABQ) - via Chicago Midway (MDW). The flight takes around 4h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Detroit to Albuquerque. There is however a flight that goes via Chicago Midway (MDW). This services will take at least 5h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Detroit to Albuquerque typically takes around 4h 40m. Flights depart from Detroit (DTW) 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 Detroit and Albuquerque. The distance is around 1,559 miles (2,510km) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Detroit to Albuquerque is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around $250.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Detroit and Albuquerque

Transport options from Detroit to Albuquerque
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
5h 45m
$250
hourly2,211km (1,374 miles)
Train
1 day 6h
$210
once daily2,598km (1,614 miles)
Bus
1 day 10h
$225
once daily2,681km (1,666 miles)
Drive
1 day 1h
$155
on demand2,510km (1,559 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