How to travel from New Orleans to Albuquerque, United States of America

The distance between New Orleans and Albuquerque is around 1,041 miles (1,675km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 5m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from New Orleans 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 New Orleans (MSY) to Albuquerque (ABQ).

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    $170
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

+ 3 others

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Houston Downtown, Fort Worth then Amarillo and then to Albuquerque.

  • Duration23h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $235
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

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

  • Duration1 day 21h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $280
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car
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Drive

Drive to Albuquerque.

  • Duration19h 30m
  • Distance1,168 miles (1,880km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between New Orleans and Albuquerque

There are several options for getting from New Orleans to Albuquerque by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $170 and will take around 4h 5m.

The distance between New Orleans and Albuquerque is around 1,041 miles (1,675km).

It takes around 4h 5m to get from New Orleans and Albuquerque by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from New Orleans to Albuquerque is to fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx $170.

The cheapest way to travel between New Orleans and Albuquerque, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $170 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between New Orleans and Albuquerque. It typically takes around 1 day 21h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from New Orleans 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 21h.

Amtrak run train services between New Orleans and Albuquerque. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 21h, 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 New Orleans and Albuquerque. It typically takes around 23h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from New Orleans to Albuquerque. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Houston Downtown, Louisiana St @ Lamar St, Fort Worth and Amarillo. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23h 35m.

Flixbus USA, Vonlane, Greyhound USA, Megabus and EPLA Limo Express run regular bus services between New Orleans and Albuquerque. Buses run once daily and take around 23h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from New Orleans and Albuquerque. Flights depart from New Orleans (MSY) and arrive at Albuquerque (ABQ) - via Dallas (DAL). The flight takes around 3h 20m.

There is no direct flight from New Orleans to Albuquerque. There is however a flight that goes via Dallas (DAL). This services will take at least 4h 5m (not including layover time).

The flight from New Orleans to Albuquerque typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from New Orleans (MSY) 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 New Orleans and Albuquerque. The distance is around 1,168 miles (1,880km) by road and it will take around 19h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from New Orleans to Albuquerque is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around $170.

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Compare travel optionsbetween New Orleans and Albuquerque

Transport options from New Orleans to Albuquerque
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 5m
$170
every 4 hours1,675km (1,041 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 60m
$450
5 times a week1,680km (1,044 miles)
Bus to Biloxi Transit Center, Fly5h 45m
$395
6 times a week1,891km (1,175 miles)
Train and Plane7h 20m
$450
6 times a week1,766km (1,097 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
23h 35m
$235
once daily2,188km (1,359 miles)
Bus via Houston, TX1 day 1h
$225
4 times a week2,224km (1,382 miles)
Train
1 day 21h
$280
once daily3,647km (2,266 miles)
Drive
19h 30m
$115
on demand1,880km (1,168 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