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

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport, line 157 bus

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SAN - ABQ
    2. Take the bus from Montano Transit Center Bay B to Ellison @ Golf Coursebus bus
    6h 19m
    $104–608

  2. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Albuquerque International Airport, line 157 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane BUR - ABQ
    2. Take the bus from Montano Transit Center Bay B to Ellison @ Golf Coursebus bus
    6h 35m
    $83–452

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train Southwest Chief
    18h 22m
    $213–483

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    19h 56m
    $142–261

  5. Drive 780.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Rio Ranchocar car 780.1 mi
    12h 44m
    $143–206

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport, line 157 bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane LAX - ABQ
    2. Take the bus from Montano Transit Center Bay B to Ellison @ Golf Coursebus bus
    6h 37m
    $379–666

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane OAK - ABQ
    6h 50m
    $104–559

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport, line 157 bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SFO - ABQ
    2. Take the bus from Montano Transit Center Bay B to Ellison @ Golf Coursebus bus
    7h 32m
    $96–466

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane LAX - SAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle bus
    8h 23m
    $134–381

California to Rio Rancho by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$213Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between California, USA and Rio Rancho, NM, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $210–480 and the journey takes 16h 33m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–260 and the journey takes 18h 10m.

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