The cheapest and fastest buses from San Diego, CA to Albuquerque, NM
Cheapest price
$149
Average price
$154
Fastest journey
21 h 40 m
Average duration
1 d 2 h 55 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
1004 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Diego, CA 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 San Diego, CA to Albuquerque, NM will cost around $154 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $149.
Of the 2 buses that leave San Diego, CA for Albuquerque, NM on Mon, Dec 15, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 15 the direct buses cover the 1004 km distance in an average of 1 d 2 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 21 h 40 m .
On Mon, Dec 15 the slowest buses will take 1 d 8 h 10 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.




Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for San Diego, CA to Albuquerque, NM
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to Albuquerque, NM among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €86. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €86, and a flight costs an average of €106.
Distance: 623 miles (1004 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€123 Average price | €106 Average price Cheapest | €257 Average price |
22h 35m Average total duration 22h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 31m Average total duration 18h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
San Diego, CA to Albuquerque, NM bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Diego, CA to Albuquerque, NM buses for today, Sunday, December 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:25 PM San Diego, CA | 25h35 | 9:00 PM Albuquerque, NM | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, December 15 | |||||
![]() | 4:25 PM San Diego, CA | 21h40 | 2:05 PM Albuquerque, NM | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Diego, CA to Albuquerque, NM
Buses from San Diego, CA to Albuquerque, NM run on average 7 times per day, taking around 22h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $93 (€75) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:45, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 623 miles (1004 km) distance in 21h 5m.
Distance 623 miles (1004 km) |
Average bus duration 22h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $93 (€75) |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 21h 5m |
First bus 04:45 |
Last bus 22:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound from San Diego, CA to Albuquerque, NMYou can travel by bus between San Diego, CA to Albuquerque, NM with FlixBus, Greyhound for as low as $93 (€75). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from San Diego, CA to Albuquerque, NM
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Diego, CA to Albuquerque, NM by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Albuquerque, NM, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
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