How to travel from Jefferson City to Albuquerque, United States of America

The distance between Jefferson City and Albuquerque is around 962 miles (1,548km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Jefferson City 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.

👋 Also check out AlbuquerqueJefferson City if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Columbia (COU) to Albuquerque (ABQ).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    $445
Operated by

American Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Kansas City and then to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center.

  • Duration21hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $150
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Bus

Take the bus to St Louis and then to Albuquerque.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $185
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Albuquerque.

  • Duration15h 10m
  • Distance962 miles (1,548km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jefferson City and Albuquerque

There are several options for getting from Jefferson City to Albuquerque by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $150 and will take around 21hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $445.

The distance between Jefferson City and Albuquerque is around 962 miles (1,548km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 835 miles (1,344km)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Jefferson City and Albuquerque by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jefferson City to Albuquerque is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx $445.

The cheapest way to travel between Jefferson City and Albuquerque, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $150 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jefferson City and Albuquerque. It typically takes around 21hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jefferson City to Albuquerque. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kansas City. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21hrs.

Amtrak run train services between Jefferson City and Albuquerque. Trains depart once daily and will take around 21hrs, 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 Jefferson City and Albuquerque. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs once daily.

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

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

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Jefferson City and Albuquerque. Flights depart from Columbia (COU) and arrive at Albuquerque (ABQ) - via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). The flight takes around 4hrs.

There is no direct flight from Jefferson City to Albuquerque. There is however a flight that goes via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). This services will take at least 4h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Jefferson City to Albuquerque typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Columbia (COU) 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 Jefferson City and Albuquerque. The distance is around 962 miles (1,548km) by road and it will take around 15h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jefferson City to Albuquerque is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around $445.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jefferson City and Albuquerque

Transport options from Jefferson City to Albuquerque
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 30m
$445
on demand1,744km (1,084 miles)
Train
21hrs
$150
once daily1,700km (1,056 miles)
Bus
1 day 1h
$185
once daily2,002km (1,244 miles)
Drive
15h 10m
$95
on demand1,548km (962 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