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Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Museum and cultural center presenting the history, art, and living traditions of New Mexico’s 19 Pueblos through exhibitions, demonstrations, and performances.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Scranton, PA to Albuquerque, NM among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $289. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $289, and a flight costs an average of $657.
Distance: 1727 miles (2780 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$289 Average price Cheapest | $657 Average price | $655 Average price |
46h 55m Average total duration 46h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 27m Average total duration Fastest 7h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 59h 24m Average total duration 58h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Scranton, PA to Albuquerque, NM:
A bus is $366 (€300) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Scranton, PA to Albuquerque, NM costing on average $655 (€536).
A bus is $368 (€301) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Scranton, PA to Albuquerque, NM costing on average $657 (€537).
Other travel options to Albuquerque, NM take longer:
Bus takes on average 46h 25m.
Train takes on average 58h 54m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 48h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $301 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 47h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $290 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 48h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $289 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 52h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $324 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 50h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $316 |
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Buses from Scranton, PA to Albuquerque, NM run on average 5 times per day, taking around 46h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $289 (€236) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 10:15, the last at 10:15. The fastest bus covers the 1727 miles (2780 km) distance in 48h 20m.
Distance 1727 miles (2780 km) |
Average bus duration 46h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $289 (€236) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 48h 20m |
First bus 10:15 AM |
Last bus 10:15 AM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
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Generally cheaper than many large U.S. cities. Hotels and casual dining are reasonable, while tourist areas and upscale restaurants cost more.
Tip 15-20% in restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, hotel staff USD 2-5, and round up or tip 10-15% for taxis and rideshares.
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