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

The distance between Philadelphia and Albuquerque is around 1,778 miles (2,862km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Philadelphia 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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plane
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Fly

Fly from Philadelphia (PHL) to Albuquerque (ABQ).

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Flight time5h 35m
  • Typical cost
    $295
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

+ 3 others

3 similiar routes

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Albuquerque.

  • Duration1 day 18h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $260
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train

Take the train to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station then Chicago Union Station and then to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center.

  • Duration1 day 22h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $345

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Albuquerque.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Distance1,925 miles (3,098km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Philadelphia and Albuquerque

There are several options for getting from Philadelphia to Albuquerque by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $260 and will take around 1 day 18h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $330.

The distance between Philadelphia and Albuquerque is around 1,778 miles (2,862km).

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Philadelphia and Albuquerque by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 7h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Philadelphia to Albuquerque is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx $330.

The cheapest way to travel between Philadelphia and Albuquerque, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $260 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Philadelphia and Albuquerque. It typically takes around 1 day 22h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Philadelphia to Albuquerque. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station and Chicago Union Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 22h.

Amtrak Acela Express, Amtrak Northeast Regional and Amtrak run train services between Philadelphia and Albuquerque. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 22h, 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 Philadelphia and Albuquerque. It typically takes around 1 day 18h and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Philadelphia and Albuquerque with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1 day 18h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Philadelphia and Albuquerque. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 18h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Philadelphia and Albuquerque. Flights depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Albuquerque (ABQ) - via Denver (DEN). The flight takes around 5h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Philadelphia to Albuquerque. There is however a flight that goes via Denver (DEN). This services will take at least 6h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Philadelphia to Albuquerque typically takes around 5h 35m. Flights depart from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 Philadelphia and Albuquerque. The distance is around 1,925 miles (3,098km) by road and it will take around 1 day 7h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Philadelphia to Albuquerque is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around $295.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Philadelphia and Albuquerque

Transport options from Philadelphia to Albuquerque
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
6h 10m
$295
hourly3,083km (1,916 miles)
Train and Plane6h 10m
$330
hourly2,862km (1,778 miles)
Train to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station, Fly7hrs
$370
hourly3,111km (1,933 miles)
Bus and Plane8h 10m
$520
twice daily2,958km (1,838 miles)
Bus
1 day 18h
$260
once daily3,163km (1,965 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 22h
$345
once daily3,831km (2,381 miles)
Train via Chicago Union Station2 days 4h
$290
6 times a week3,831km (2,380 miles)
Drive
1 day 7h
$190
on demand3,098km (1,925 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