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Today16 Jul
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from US$90
Sun20 Jul
from US$90
Mon21 Jul
Tue22 Jul
from US$82
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 19 July at
    Departure city: Albuquerque
    Departure location: Albuquerque Bus Station
    Arrival time: 20 July at
    Destination city: Carlsbad
    Destination location: Carlsbad (Road Runner Express #1)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 19 July at
    Departure city: Albuquerque
    Departure location: Albuquerque Bus Station
    Arrival time: 19 July at
    Destination city: Carlsbad
    Destination location: Carlsbad (Road Runner Express #1)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 19 July at
    Departure city: Albuquerque
    Departure location: Albuquerque Bus Station
    Arrival time: 19 July at
    Destination city: Carlsbad
    Destination location: Carlsbad (Road Runner Express #1)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Albuquerque to Carlsbad: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$103
Average bus trip duration13h 25m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure06:00
Distance231 miles
Latest bus departure22:45

Albuquerque to Carlsbad Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Albuquerque, US - Carlsbad, NM

  1. How far is Carlsbad from Albuquerque by coach?

    The distance between Albuquerque and Carlsbad by coach is approximately 232 miles (374 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Albuquerque to Carlsbad without a car?

    You can travel to Carlsbad from Albuquerque by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
14/07
US$77
15/07
US$110
Today
US$72
17/07
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19/07
US$82
20/07
US$82
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Albuquerque to Carlsbad was searched and found on 16 Jul 2025 with a price of US$72

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Albuquerque to Carlsbad as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$72 to US$114 for a bus ticket from Albuquerque to Carlsbad based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$82, which is on 2025-07-19.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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