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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Albuquerque
We recommend taking the trainAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Albuquerque. The journey takes about 19 hours 42 minutes and with fares starting at just $99, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train San Diego, CA, US to Albuquerque, US: Trip Overview
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Based on 5550 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $99
San Diego to Albuquerque Train
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The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Albuquerque, US was searched and found on Oct 25, 2025 with a price of $94To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Albuquerque, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $94 to $605 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Albuquerque, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $124 which is on 2025-10-29.
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Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from San Diego to Albuquerque is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Albuquerque, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
By choosing the train between San Diego and Albuquerque, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Make a music playlist for your train ride from San Diego to Albuquerque, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to Albuquerque, US?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between San Diego, CA, US and Albuquerque, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $111 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $99. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Albuquerque, US, choose the train, as it will take you from San Diego, CA, US to Albuquerque, US in about 19h 42m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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