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

The distance between Tampa and Albuquerque is around 1,510 miles (2,430km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Tampa 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 Tampa (TPA) to Albuquerque (ABQ).

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time4h 40m
  • Typical cost
    $250
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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2 similiar routes

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Tallahassee then St Louis and then to Albuquerque.

  • Duration1 day 21h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $290
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Alexandria then Chicago Union Station and then to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center.

  • Duration2 days 22h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $390
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car
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Drive

Drive to Albuquerque.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Distance1,792 miles (2,884km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tampa and Albuquerque

There are several options for getting from Tampa to Albuquerque by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around $205 and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $250.

The distance between Tampa and Albuquerque is around 1,510 miles (2,430km).

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Tampa and Albuquerque by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tampa to Albuquerque is to fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx $250.

The cheapest way to travel between Tampa and Albuquerque, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around $205 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tampa and Albuquerque. It typically takes around 2 days 22h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tampa to Albuquerque. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Alexandria and Chicago Union Station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 22h.

Amtrak run train services between Tampa and Albuquerque. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 2 days 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 Tampa and Albuquerque. It typically takes around 1 day 21h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tampa to Albuquerque. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tallahassee and St Louis. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 21h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Tampa and Albuquerque. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 21h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Tampa and Albuquerque. Flights depart from Tampa (TPA) and arrive at Albuquerque (ABQ) - via Dallas (DAL). The flight takes around 4h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Tampa to Albuquerque. There is however a flight that goes via Dallas (DAL). This services will take at least 5h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Tampa to Albuquerque typically takes around 4h 40m. Flights depart from Tampa (TPA) 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 Tampa and Albuquerque. The distance is around 1,792 miles (2,884km) by road and it will take around 1 day 5h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tampa to Albuquerque is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around $250.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tampa and Albuquerque

Transport options from Tampa to Albuquerque
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
5h 30m
$250
every 30 mins2,430km (1,510 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 35m
$205
once daily2,648km (1,646 miles)
Bus to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Fly6h 50m
$355
twice daily2,593km (1,611 miles)
Bus
1 day 21h
$290
once daily3,412km (2,120 miles)
Train
2 days 22h
$390
6 times a week5,244km (3,259 miles)
Drive
1 day 5h
$175
on demand2,884km (1,792 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