Drive or Fly: Truth or Consequences, 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 LRU–ABQ. At 148 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 35m

Distance

148.5 mi

Total Cost

$68

CO2

60 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$33

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

3h 59m

17m in the air

Air Distance

139 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

36 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Truth or Consequences, NM → LRU 92m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 17m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ABQ → Albuquerque, NM 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Truth or Consequences, NM LRU — Las Cruces International Airport 61 mi, ~92m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between LRU 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 40m

3h 30m on road

Total Cost

$21

CO2

11 kg

Route

Greyhound US1140D

Door-to-Door Timeline

Truth or Consequences, NM → Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) (LAC6) 95m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 210m

Arrival 10m

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

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $21) $21

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

Stations

From LAC6 — Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) 63 mi, ~95m 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	2h 35m	3h 59m	5h 40m
Total cost (1 person)	$68	$126	$21
Carbon footprint	60 kg CO₂	36 kg CO₂	11 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 17, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Truth or Consequences, NM to Albuquerque, NM with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.