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

The distance between Seattle and Albuquerque is around 1,197 miles (1,926km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Seattle 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 Seattle (SEA) to Albuquerque (ABQ).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    $470
Operated by

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Stanfield then Denver and then to Albuquerque.

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $260
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train

Take the train to Los Angeles and then to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center.

  • Duration2 days 3h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $270
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car
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Drive

Drive to Albuquerque.

  • Duration24h 20m
  • Distance1,428 miles (2,299km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seattle and Albuquerque

There are several options for getting from Seattle to Albuquerque by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $255 and will take around 1 day 18h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $470.

The distance between Seattle and Albuquerque is around 1,197 miles (1,926km).

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Seattle and Albuquerque by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seattle to Albuquerque is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx $470.

The cheapest way to travel between Seattle and Albuquerque, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $255 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Seattle and Albuquerque. It typically takes around 2 days 3h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Seattle 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 2 days 3h.

Amtrak run train services between Seattle and Albuquerque. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2 days 3h, 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 Seattle and Albuquerque. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Seattle to Albuquerque. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stanfield and Denver. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.

Greyhound USA, Flixbus USA, Boltbus and EPLA Limo Express run regular bus services between Seattle and Albuquerque. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 16h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Seattle and Albuquerque. Flights depart from Seattle (SEA) and arrive at Albuquerque (ABQ). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Seattle and Albuquerque with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 50m.

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, Delta and American Airlines fly between Seattle and Albuquerque. Flights depart from Seattle (SEA) and and arrive into Albuquerque (ABQ). These flights usually take around 2h 50m.

The flight from Seattle to Albuquerque typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Seattle (SEA) 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 Seattle and Albuquerque. The distance is around 1,428 miles (2,299km) by road and it will take around 24h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seattle to Albuquerque is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around $470.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Seattle and Albuquerque

Transport options from Seattle to Albuquerque
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 30m
$470
every 20 mins1,926km (1,197 miles)
Fly to Albuquerque (ABQ)5hrs
$465
every 20 mins2,399km (1,491 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 16h
$260
3 times a week3,009km (1,870 miles)
Bus via Portland1 day 18h
$255
once daily3,162km (1,964 miles)
Train
2 days 3h
$270
twice daily3,639km (2,261 miles)
Drive
24h 20m
$140
on demand2,299km (1,428 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