The distance between Sacramento and Albuquerque is around 897 miles (1,444km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Sacramento to Albuquerque by plane, train, subway, 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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Fly from Sacramento (SMF) to Albuquerque (ABQ).
Southwest Airlines
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Take the bus to Los Angeles and then to Albuquerque.
Greyhound USA
Take the train to Los Angeles and then to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center.
There are several options for getting from Sacramento to Albuquerque by plane, train, subway, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $180 and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $230.
The distance between Sacramento and Albuquerque is around 897 miles (1,444km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 855 miles (1,375km)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Sacramento and Albuquerque by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sacramento to Albuquerque is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx $230.
The cheapest way to travel between Sacramento and Albuquerque, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $180 for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sacramento and Albuquerque. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sacramento to Albuquerque. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Los Angeles. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.
Amtrak run train services between Sacramento and Albuquerque. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1 day 6h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sacramento and Albuquerque. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sacramento to Albuquerque. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Los Angeles. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.
Greyhound USA and ACN Autobuses run regular bus services between Sacramento and Albuquerque. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Sacramento and Albuquerque. Flights depart from Sacramento (SMF) and arrive at Albuquerque (ABQ) - via Las Vegas (LAS). The flight takes around 2h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Sacramento to Albuquerque. There is however a flight that goes via Las Vegas (LAS). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Sacramento to Albuquerque typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Sacramento (SMF) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Sacramento and Albuquerque. The distance is around 1,080 miles (1,738km) by road and it will take around 16h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sacramento to Albuquerque is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around $230.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 4 similar | 3h 15m | $230 | every 30 mins | 1,444km (897 miles) |
Train to Stockton, Fly | 3h 45m | $230 | once daily | 1,452km (902 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 30m | $280 | every 4 hours | 1,590km (988 miles) |
Train to Richmond, plane | 5h 25m | $270 | every 2 hours | 1,633km (1,015 miles) |
Train to Santa Clara Amtrak, Fly | 6hrs | $270 | every 4 hours | 1,627km (1,011 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 2h | $180 | twice daily | 2,010km (1,249 miles) |
Train | 1 day 6h | $190 | twice daily | 2,326km (1,445 miles) |
Drive | 16h 60m | $105 | on demand | 1,738km (1,080 miles) |
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The following major airports near Albuquerque offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.