How to get from Albuquerque to Thornton
5 ways, 552 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
5 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Flybest | 5h 10m | $200–300 estimated |
| Buscheapest | 9h 34m | $47–245 estimated |
| Drive | 10h 1m | $60–80 estimated |
| Taxi | 10h 1m | $1,180–1,620 estimated |
| Train | 28h 52m | $256–750 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:53 → 10:02 +1d25h 9m · 2 changesGreyhound-us Greyhound US1210$84–197
- 08:53 → 09:49 +1d24h 56m · 3 changesGreyhound-us Greyhound US1210$84–198
- 09:03 → 09:11 +1d24h 8m · 1 changeGreyhound-us Greyhound US1210$119–245
- 11:20 → 17:21 +1d30h 1m · 2 changesAmtrak 4$256–702
- 11:20 → 17:06 +1d29h 46m · 3 changesAmtrak 4$256–703
- 11:29 → 16:21 +1d28h 52m · 1 changeAmtrak 4$291–750
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Albuquerque to Thornton?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 5h 10m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 552 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Albuquerque to Thornton?
- Bus is the cheapest, from $47. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Albuquerque to Thornton?
- Not today. Train journeys involve a change; the fastest takes 28h 52m.
- How much is the bus from Albuquerque to Thornton?
- Buses take about 9h 34m and cost $47–245 depending on operator and seat type. 5 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How long is the flight from Albuquerque to Thornton?
- About 1h 24m in the air (ABQ → DEN), about 5h 10m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run $200–300; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Thornton from Albuquerque by road?
- About 736 km, roughly 10h 1m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $60–80; tolls and parking are extra.