How far is Salt Lake City from Albuquerque?

Salt Lake City and Albuquerque are 486 miles (783 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Salt Lake City to Albuquerque?

Buses traveling from Salt Lake City to Albuquerque leave from Central Station and arrive at Amtrak Station.

Bus Salt Lake City to Albuquerque from $76 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Salt Lake City to Albuquerque on November 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:45pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	2d	9:00pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags
7:50am	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 13h	9:45pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags
8:45pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	2d	9:00pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags
7:50am	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 13h	9:45pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags
8:45pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	2d	9:00pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Salt Lake City to Albuquerque

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Albuquerque. The journey takes about 20 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $84, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

20h 10mAverage Duration

485 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$84 - $321	Average Duration20h 10m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$220 - $585	Average Duration2d 11h	CO₂ emissions 71kg CO₂e

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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.

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Where are the popular stops in Salt Lake City and Albuquerque?

Stops in Salt Lake City

A - Central Station

Stops in Albuquerque

A - Amtrak Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Salt Lake City to Albuquerque, US by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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11/06

$232

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$76

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The cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to Albuquerque, US was searched and found on Nov 10, 2025 with a price of $76

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

You can expect to pay from $76 to $232 for a bus ticket from Salt Lake City to Albuquerque, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $76 which is on 2025-11-10.

What's the cheapest way to go from Salt Lake City to Albuquerque, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time20h 10m	Avg Price$136	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d 11h	Avg Price$386	Daily Departures1

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