How to travel from Santa Fe to Albuquerque, United States of America

The distance between Santa Fe and Albuquerque is around 63 miles (102km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1hr.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Santa Fe to Albuquerque by 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 AlbuquerqueSanta Fe if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Albuquerque International Sunport Drop-Off.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    $36
Operated by

Groome Transportation

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Train

Take the train to Downtown Albuquerque.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    $8
Operated by

Rio Metro Regional Transit District

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Drive

Drive to Albuquerque.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance63 miles (102km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santa Fe and Albuquerque

There are several options for getting from Santa Fe to Albuquerque by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $8 and will take around 1h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $7.

The distance between Santa Fe and Albuquerque is around 63 miles (102km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 58 miles (93km)

It takes around 1h 15m to get from Santa Fe and Albuquerque by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Santa Fe to Albuquerque is to drive which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx $7.

The cheapest way to travel between Santa Fe and Albuquerque, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $8 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Santa Fe and Albuquerque. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Santa Fe and Albuquerque with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 30m.

Rio Metro Regional Transit District run train services between Santa Fe and Albuquerque. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 30m, 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 Santa Fe and Albuquerque. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Santa Fe and Albuquerque with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 2 hours and takes 1h 15m.

Groome Transportation, Santa Fe Trails and ABQ Express Shuttle run regular bus services between Santa Fe and Albuquerque. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 1h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Santa Fe to Albuquerque. We recommend that you take the bus to Albuquerque International Sunport Drop-Off. instead which will take 1h 15m.

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 Santa Fe and Albuquerque. The distance is around 63 miles (102km) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santa Fe to Albuquerque is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around $36.

How do I get from Santa Fe to Albuquerque

Compare travel optionsbetween Santa Fe and Albuquerque

Transport options from Santa Fe to Albuquerque
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
1h 15m
$36
every 2 hours105km (66 miles)
Bus via Santa Fe Place Transit Center1h 35m
$34
every 20 mins104km (64 miles)
Train
1h 30m
$8
every 4 hours106km (66 miles)
Drive
1hr
$7
on demand102km (63 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