There are 7 ways to get from Denver to Rio Rancho by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1140
10h 10m$80–122Drive 409.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Denver to Rio Ranchocar 409.7 mi
7h 41m$75–108Fly to Albuquerque International Airport, train, line 157 bus
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane DEN - ABQ
- Take the train from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station to Montaño Rail Runner Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Montaño Transit Center Bay B to Ellison @ Golf Coursebus
6h 6m$338–696Bus via Trinidad
- Take the bus from Denver to Trinidadbus Denver
- Take the bus from Trinidad to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1140
10h 19m$100–140Bus, train
- Take the bus from Denver to Las Vegas Transportation Centerbus Denver / ...
- Take the train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
11h 9m$144–213Fly to San Luis Valley Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS)plane DEN - ALS
- Drive from San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) to Rio Ranchocar
6h 29m$128–203Fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle, line 50 bus, line 157 bus
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane DEN - SAF
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
- Take the bus from Sunport @ Arrivals Level to A.T.C. bus
- Take the bus from Montaño Transit Center Bay B to Ellison @ Golf Coursebus
7h 40m$124–398
Denver to Rio Rancho by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Denver to Rio Rancho is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Denver to Rio Rancho is to fly and train and line 157 bus which takes 6h 6m and costs $330 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Denver station to Rio Rancho. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at Ellison @ 7 Bar Loop North via A.T.C. and Montaño Transit Center Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
The distance between Denver and Rio Rancho is 465 miles. The road distance is 412.1 miles.
The best way to get from Denver to Rio Rancho without a car is to bus which takes 10h 10m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 10h 10m to get from Denver to Rio Rancho, including transfers.
Denver to Rio Rancho bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
Denver to Rio Rancho bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albuquerque Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Denver to Rio Rancho is 412 miles. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Denver to Rio Rancho.
There are 254+ hotels available in Rio Rancho.
What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Rio Rancho, NM, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 8h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Denver to Santa Fe Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Denver to San Luis Valley Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–150
Train from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station to Montaño Rail Runner Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Rio Metro Regional Transit District
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Trinidad to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 505-243-7433
- Website
- ABQ Ride
Bus from Montaño Transit Center Bay B to Ellison @ Golf Course
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- ABQ Ride
- Children 0-10, adults 62+, students, Medicare, military and veterans
- $0
- Riders 11-61
- $1
Bus from Sunport @ Arrivals Level to A.T.C.
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- ABQ Ride
- Children 0-10, adults 62+, students, Medicare, military and veterans
- $0
- Riders 11-61
- $1
Bus from Montaño Transit Center Bay B to Ellison @ Golf Course
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- ABQ Ride
- Children 0-10, adults 62+, students, Medicare, military and veterans
- $0
- Riders 11-61
- $1
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Denver to Trinidad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Denver to Las Vegas Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Phone
- +1-575-613-3256
- taosrides@gmail.com
- Website
- Taos Rides
Shuttle from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $75–85
- Website
- Taos Rides
- Schedules at
- Taos Rides
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