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

The distance between Washington and Albuquerque is around 1,703 miles (2,741km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Washington to Albuquerque by train, plane 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 Reagan Washington (DCA) to Albuquerque (ABQ).

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Flight time5h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $260
Operated by

Delta

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3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration1 day 19h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $260
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Drive

Drive to Albuquerque.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Distance1,867 miles (3,004km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Washington and Albuquerque

There are several options for getting from Washington to Albuquerque by train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $230 and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $320.

The distance between Washington and Albuquerque is around 1,703 miles (2,741km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,648 miles (2,652km)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Washington and Albuquerque by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 6h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Washington to Albuquerque is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx $320.

The cheapest way to travel between Washington and Albuquerque, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $230 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Washington and Albuquerque. It typically takes around 1 day 19h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Washington to Albuquerque. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 19h.

Amtrak run train services between Washington and Albuquerque. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 19h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Washington and Albuquerque. We recommend that you take the train to Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport Station then fly from Baltimore (BWI) to Albuquerque (ABQ). instead which will take 5h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Washington and Albuquerque. Flights depart from Reagan Washington (DCA) and arrive at Albuquerque (ABQ) - via Atlanta (ATL). The flight takes around 5h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Washington to Albuquerque. There is however a flight that goes via Atlanta (ATL). This services will take at least 5h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Washington to Albuquerque typically takes around 5h 30m. Flights depart from Reagan Washington (DCA) 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 Washington and Albuquerque. The distance is around 1,867 miles (3,004km) by road and it will take around 1 day 6h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Washington to Albuquerque is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around $320.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Washington and Albuquerque

Transport options from Washington to Albuquerque
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
5h 50m
$260
every 15 mins2,936km (1,824 miles)
Fly to Albuquerque (ABQ)6hrs
$230
hourly2,948km (1,832 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
$320
hourly2,741km (1,703 miles)
Train to Charlottesville, Fly7h 55m
$310
every 20 mins2,978km (1,850 miles)
Train
1 day 19h
$260
once daily3,383km (2,102 miles)
Drive
1 day 6h
$185
on demand3,004km (1,867 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