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How to get fromCalifornia to Rio Ranchoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from California to Rio Rancho by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)planeSAN - ABQ
    3h 30m
    $178–810

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus StationbusGreyhound US1210
    19h 33m
    $97–249

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation CentertrainSouthwest Chief
    16h 54m
    $117–272

  4. Bus via Las Cruces

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Las Cruces, NMbusLa
    2. Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Albuquerque, NMbusEl Paso
    19h 2m
    $162–225

  5. Drive 780 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Rio Ranchocar780 mi
    12h 41m
    $143–206

  6. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)planeLAX - ABQ
    3h 48m
    $416–668

  7. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)planeBUR - ABQ
    3h 48m
    $140–552

  8. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)planeOAK - ABQ
    4h 3m
    $178–711

  9. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)planeSFO - ABQ
    4h 39m
    $165–668

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between California, USA and Rio Rancho, NM, USA?

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $85–230 and the journey takes 16h 33m.

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