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

The distance between Riverton and Albuquerque is around 523 miles (842km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Riverton 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.

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

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Fly

Fly from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Albuquerque (ABQ).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    $205
Operated by

Delta

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Bus

Take the bus to Denver and then to Albuquerque NM.

  • Duration18h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $155
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Denver then take the bus to Albuquerque.

  • Duration24h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    $95

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Drive

Drive to Albuquerque.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Distance583 miles (938km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Riverton and Albuquerque

There are several options for getting from Riverton to Albuquerque by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around $95 and will take around 24h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $205.

The distance between Riverton and Albuquerque is around 523 miles (842km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 717 miles (1,154km)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Riverton and Albuquerque by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Riverton to Albuquerque is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx $205.

The cheapest way to travel between Riverton and Albuquerque, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around $95 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Riverton and Albuquerque. We recommend that you fly from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Albuquerque (ABQ). instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Riverton and Albuquerque. It typically takes around 18h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Riverton to Albuquerque. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Draper Station, Salt Lake Central Station, Denver and Stout St & Park Ave. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 45m.

Greyhound USA and EPLA Limo Express run regular bus services between Riverton and Albuquerque. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Riverton and Albuquerque. Flights depart from Salt Lake City (SLC) and arrive at Albuquerque (ABQ). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Riverton and Albuquerque with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

Delta, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines fly between Riverton and Albuquerque. Flights depart from Salt Lake City (SLC) and and arrive into Albuquerque (ABQ). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Riverton to Albuquerque typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Salt Lake City (SLC) 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 Riverton and Albuquerque. The distance is around 583 miles (938km) by road and it will take around 11h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Riverton to Albuquerque is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around $205.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Riverton and Albuquerque

Transport options from Riverton to Albuquerque
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 45m
$205
hourly842km (523 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
18h 45m
$155
once daily1,638km (1,018 miles)
Bus via Denver19h 50m
$160
3 times a week1,632km (1,014 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
24h 20m
$95
twice a week1,664km (1,034 miles)
Train to Denver, bus1 day 1h
$145
once daily1,682km (1,045 miles)
Drive
11h 10m
$58
on demand938km (583 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