There are 7 ways to get from Albuquerque to Orange by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
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Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane ABQ - SNA
5h 9m$135–601Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
17h 47m$487–747Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0901 / ...
19h 40m$154–228Drive 773.2 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Orangecar 773.2 mi
12h 19m$142–204Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane ABQ - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Orangetrain
6h 7m$315–725Fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ABQ - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Anaheimtrain
6h 59m$552–841Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane ABQ - BUR
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Orangetrain
6h 51m$314–622
Albuquerque to Orange by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Orange is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 12h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Orange is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque station to Orange. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Albuquerque to Orange. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at Orange via Fullerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 47m.
The distance between Albuquerque and Orange is 666 miles. The road distance is 777.7 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Orange without a car is to train which takes 17h 47m and costs $480 - $750.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Albuquerque to Orange, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Orange bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
Albuquerque to Orange train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Orange is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $480 - $750 and takes 17h 47m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $230 and takes 19h 40m.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Orange, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $480–750 and the journey takes 16h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $480–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–220
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Albuquerque to Orange bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Orange is 1h behind Albuquerque. It is currently 04:15 in Albuquerque and 03:15 in Orange.
Albuquerque to Orange train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Orange is 778 miles. It takes approximately 12h 19m to drive from Albuquerque to Orange.
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