Drive or Fly: Angel Fire, NM to Albuquerque, NM?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for TSM–ABQ. At 153 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

3h 33m

Distance

153.3 mi

Total Cost

$69

CO2

62 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$34

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

2h 57m

14m in the air

Air Distance

119 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

30 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Angel Fire, NM → TSM 33m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 14m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ABQ → Albuquerque, NM 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Angel Fire, NM TSM — Taos Regional Airport 22 mi, ~33m drive

Albuquerque, NM ABQ — Albuquerque International Sunport 4 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TSM and ABQ. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

5h 53m

3h 50m on road

Total Cost

$19

CO2

10 kg

Route

Greyhound US1140

Door-to-Door Timeline

Angel Fire, NM → Raton (Amtrak Station) (RAT6) 88m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 230m

Arrival 10m

Albuquerque Bus Station (ABQ6) → Albuquerque, NM 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $19) $19

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From RAT6 — Raton (Amtrak Station) 59 mi, ~88m drive

To ABQ6 — Albuquerque Bus Station 0 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	3h 33m	2h 57m	5h 53m
Total cost (1 person)	$69	$125	$19
Carbon footprint	62 kg CO₂	30 kg CO₂	10 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 12, 2026.

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