- Must visit
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Museum and cultural center owned by New Mexico’s 19 Pueblos, with exhibits on Pueblo history, art, and living traditions.
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 40 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
266 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tucumcari, NM 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 Tucumcari, NM to Albuquerque, NM will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 2 buses that leave Tucumcari, NM for Albuquerque, NM on Fri, Jul 03, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 03 the direct buses cover the 266 km distance in an average of 2 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Fri, Jul 03 the slowest buses will take 2 h 40 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.




| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
The table below shows live departures for Tucumcari, NM to Albuquerque, NM buses for tomorrow, Thursday, July 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:45 AM Tucumcari, NM | 2h40 | 3:25 AM Albuquerque, NM | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:45 AM Tucumcari, NM | 2h40 | 4:25 AM Albuquerque, NM | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Tucumcari, NM to Albuquerque, NM run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 09:05, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 165 miles (266 km) distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 165 miles (266 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 9:05 AM |
Last bus 10:45 PM |
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Tip 15-20% in restaurants before tax; 20% for strong service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and delivery drivers.
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Most Tucumcari, NM to Albuquerque, NM buses use the Tucumcari, S 1st St (McDonald's) to Albuquerque, 1st St SW (Greyhound Bus Station) station pair. Use this guide to compare Tucumcari, NM and Albuquerque, NM bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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