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Compare train, bus, and flight for Albuquerque, NM to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Albuquerque, NM to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $127 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $127, while a flight costs an average of $653.
Distance: 663 miles (1067 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$127 Average price Cheapest | $155 Average price | $653 Average price | $157 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 7m Average total duration 17h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 34m Average total duration 18h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration Fastest 5h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 3.2 - 6.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Albuquerque, NM to Los Angeles, CA:
A train is $28 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Albuquerque, NM to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $155 (€129).
A train is $527 (€441) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albuquerque, NM to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $653 (€546).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 7m.
Bus takes on average 18h 34m.
Tickets start at around $127 (€106) compared to roughly $157 (€131) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31 (€26). The journey takes 17h 37m versus 11h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Albuquerque, NM to Los Angeles, CA
How to get from Albuquerque, NM to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Albuquerque, NM to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3 Southwest Chief · 765 Pacific Surfliner3:14 PM19h11Albuquerque Station, Albuquerque, NM9:25 AMGlendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA$1291One-way1 transfer
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3 Southwest Chief · 765 Pacific Surfliner3:14 PM19h11Albuquerque Station, Albuquerque, NM9:25 AMGlendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA$1291One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AA64446:50 AM2h12Albuquerque8:02 AMLos Angeles International Airport$2881One-way0 transfers
Other options
3 Southwest Chief · 769 Pacific Surfliner3:14 PM21h11Albuquerque Station, Albuquerque, NM11:25 AMGlendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA$1291One-way1 transfer
10:50 PM18h00Albuquerque, 1st St SW (Greyhound Bus Station), NM3:50 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$1571One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus5:25 AM20h15Albuquerque, 1st St SW (Greyhound Bus Station), NM12:40 AMLos Angeles, Los Angeles Union STA (E), CA$2691One-way2 transfers
· 5:25 AM18h05Albuquerque, 1st St SW (Greyhound Bus Station), NM10:30 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$2761One-way1 transfer
AA644012:36 PM2h13Albuquerque1:49 PMLos Angeles International Airport$2881One-way0 transfers
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AA63246:00 AM3h49Albuquerque8:49 AMLos Angeles International Airport$2991One-way1 transfer
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AA49136:45 PM4h15Albuquerque10:00 PMLos Angeles International Airport$2991One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Albuquerque, NM to Los Angeles, CA:
A train is $28 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Albuquerque, NM to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $155 (€129).
A train is $527 (€441) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albuquerque, NM to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $653 (€546).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 7m.
Bus takes on average 18h 34m.
- Around 79 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Albuquerque, NM and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Albuquerque and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Albuquerque Station, Albuquerque, NM and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Albuquerque, 1st St SW (Greyhound Bus Station), NM and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
- Travel with Greyhound, Infobus to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, United, skywest airlines, Alaska Airlines to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 2 direct flights per day with skywest airlines.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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