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Albuquerque → Amarillo

Albuquerque to Amarillo by bus

Amarillo lies 438 km (272 mi) east of Albuquerque, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 8 h 7 min including stops, over roughly 535 km (332 mi) of road.

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AlbuquerqueAmarillo
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population564,559198,645
Elevation1,513 m (4,964 ft)1,124 m (3,688 ft)
Time nowUTC-6 (America/Denver)UTC-5 (America/Chicago)
Postal codes87101–8719979101–79189

Clocks in Amarillo are 1 h ahead of Albuquerque right now, so a 8 h 7 min journey lands 9 h 7 min later by the destination clock.

Where to book buses from Albuquerque to Amarillo

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Common questions

How far is Amarillo from Albuquerque?

438 km (272 mi) in a straight line, east of Albuquerque; by road roughly 535 km (332 mi).

How long does it take to get from Albuquerque to Amarillo by bus?

About 8 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Albuquerque and Amarillo?

Amarillo is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Denver).

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.