What is the travel distance from Albuquerque to San Diego?

The distance separating Albuquerque and San Diego is 628 miles (1013 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Albuquerque to San Diego?

The majority of buses traveling from Albuquerque to San Diego start their journey at Amtrak Station and wind up at Mission Valley Sheraton. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Diego?

Once in San Diego, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Old Town, Botanical Building and Lily Pond, Balboa Park, La Jolla Cove and Boat Tours in San Diego.

Bus Albuquerque to San Diego from $109 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Albuquerque to San Diego on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	10:15pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d	9:30pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	10:15pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 16h	1:35pm	5716 Hardy Ave	No tags
	Bus	10:15pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	20h 30m	5:45pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	10:15pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	20h 35m	5:50pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	Bus	10:45pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 16h	2:15pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Albuquerque to San Diego

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 22 hours 33 minutes and with fares starting at just $111, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

22h 33mAverage Duration

625 milesDistance

92kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$121 - $312	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$111 - $200	Average Duration22h 33m	CO₂ emissions 92kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Albuquerque and San Diego?

Stops in Albuquerque

A
Amtrak Station
320 1st St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
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Stops in San Diego

A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA

Compare bus companies

Los Limousines

3.5/5268 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.8

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Albuquerque, US to San Diego, CA, US by bus

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