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Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Museum and cultural center owned by New Mexico’s 19 Pueblos, with exhibits on Pueblo history, art, and contemporary culture.
Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
7 h 20 m
Average duration
7 h 20 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
436 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Fountain, CO to Albuquerque, NM is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fountain, CO to Albuquerque, NM will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
Of the 1 buses that leave Fountain, CO for Albuquerque, NM on Wed, May 27, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 436 km distance in an average of 7 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 20 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 7 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Fountain, CO to Albuquerque, NM among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, and a flight costs an average of $393.
Distance: 270 miles (436 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$57 Average price Cheapest | $415 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration Fastest 4h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Fountain, CO to Albuquerque, NM:
A bus is $358 (€289) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fountain, CO to Albuquerque, NM costing on average $415 (€335).
Other travel options to Albuquerque, NM take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
Tickets start at around $57 (€46) compared to roughly $70 (€56) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13 (€10). The journey takes 7h 20m versus 4h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Omnibus Express.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Omnibus Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Omnibus Express | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $121 |
The table below shows live departures for Fountain, CO to Albuquerque, NM buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:40 AM Fountain, CO | 7h20 | 10:00 AM Albuquerque, NM | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Fountain, CO to Albuquerque, NM run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $57 (€46) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:40, the last at 02:40. The fastest bus covers the 270 miles (436 km) distance in 7h 20m.
Distance 270 miles (436 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $57 (€46) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 7h 20m |
First bus 2:40 AM |
Last bus 2:40 AM |
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Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up or 10-15% for taxis, and USD 2-5 for hotel staff.
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