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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Irvineby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, bus, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Albuquerque to Irvine by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ABQ - SNA
    5h 40m
    $92–553

  2. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ABQ - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    6h 23m
    $70–356

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    17h 58m
    $484–744

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0901 / ...
    20h 52m
    $160–236

  5. Drive  778.9 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Irvinecar car 778.9 mi
    12h 23m
    $129–186

  6. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Long Beach Airport, line 62 bus, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane ABQ - LGB
    2. Take the bus from Civic Center / Ibex to Norwalk / Imperialbus bus
    3. Take the train from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs to Tustintrain train
    7h 27m
    $95–496

  7. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ABQ - BUR
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    7h 7m
    $109–573

  8. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ABQ - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain train
    7h 35m
    $128–515

  9. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAF - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    7h 18m
    $136–380

Albuquerque to Irvine by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration17h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$484Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 655.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $470–750 and the journey takes 16h 35m.

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