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

The distance between Houston and Albuquerque is around 772 miles (1,243km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Houston 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 Houston Hobby Apt (HOU) to Albuquerque (ABQ).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    $340
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Fort Worth then Amarillo and then to Albuquerque.

  • Duration17hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $215
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Los Angeles and then to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center.

  • Duration2 days 5h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $290
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Drive

Drive to Albuquerque.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Distance887 miles (1,427km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Houston and Albuquerque

There are several options for getting from Houston to Albuquerque by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $115 and will take around 18hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $340.

The distance between Houston and Albuquerque is around 772 miles (1,243km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 753 miles (1,212km)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Houston and Albuquerque by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Houston to Albuquerque is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx $340.

The cheapest way to travel between Houston and Albuquerque, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $115 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Houston and Albuquerque. It typically takes around 2 days 5h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Houston to Albuquerque. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Los Angeles. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 5h.

Amtrak run train services between Houston and Albuquerque. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 2 days 5h, 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 Houston and Albuquerque. It typically takes around 17hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Houston to Albuquerque. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fort Worth and Amarillo. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17hrs.

Vonlane, Greyhound USA, Amtrak, Megabus and EPLA Limo Express run regular bus services between Houston and Albuquerque. Buses run once daily and take around 17hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Houston and Albuquerque. Flights depart from Houston Hobby Apt (HOU) and arrive at Albuquerque (ABQ). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Houston and Albuquerque with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 15m.

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines fly between Houston and Albuquerque. Flights depart from Houston Hobby Apt (HOU) and and arrive into Albuquerque (ABQ). These flights usually take around 2h 15m.

The flight from Houston to Albuquerque typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Houston Hobby Apt (HOU) 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 Houston and Albuquerque. The distance is around 887 miles (1,427km) by road and it will take around 15hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Houston to Albuquerque is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around $340.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Houston and Albuquerque

Transport options from Houston to Albuquerque
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 10m
$340
every 30 mins1,248km (775 miles)
Fly to Albuquerque (ABQ)3h 40m
$265
every 30 mins1,243km (772 miles)
Bus to Austin, Fly5h 25m
$325
twice daily1,278km (794 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 45m
$410
once daily1,362km (846 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
17hrs
$215
once daily1,616km (1,004 miles)
Bus via San Antonio18hrs
$115
twice a week1,645km (1,022 miles)
Bus via San Antonio, TX18h 50m
$165
4 times a week1,660km (1,031 miles)
Train
2 days 5h
$290
6 times a week4,048km (2,515 miles)
Drive
15hrs
$88
on demand1,427km (887 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