There are 6 ways to get from Flagstaff to Rio Rancho by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Flagstaff to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
7h 42m$83–191Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
8h 21m$54–101Drive 328 mi
- Drive from Flagstaff to Rio Ranchocar 328 mi
5h 4m$60–87Fly Flagstaff to Albuquerque International Airport
- Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane FLG - ABQ
6h 36m$85–480Fly Flagstaff to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane FLG - SAF
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
9h 41m$145–445Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Albuquerque International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane PHX - ABQ
7h 52m$373–445
Flagstaff to Rio Rancho by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Rio Rancho is to bus which costs $50 - $110 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Rio Rancho is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Flagstaff station to Rio Rancho. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff Bus Station and arriving at Ellison @ 7 Bar Loop North via A.T.C. and Montano Transit Center Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
The distance between Flagstaff and Rio Rancho is 360 miles. The road distance is 329.9 miles.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Rio Rancho without a car is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs $80 - $200.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Flagstaff to Rio Rancho, including transfers.
Flagstaff to Rio Rancho bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Flagstaff Bus Station.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Rio Rancho is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs $80 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 8h 21m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $480 and takes 6h 36m.
Flagstaff to Rio Rancho bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albuquerque Bus Station.
Rio Rancho is 1h ahead of Flagstaff. It is currently 8:40 AM in Flagstaff and 9:40 AM in Rio Rancho.
What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and Rio Rancho, NM, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Flagstaff to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $80–190 and the journey takes 5h 53m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 6h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Flagstaff to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Flagstaff to Albuquerque International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Flagstaff to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Flagstaff to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Phoenix to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Phoenix to Albuquerque International Airport via Silver City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Flagstaff to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-575-613-3256
- taosrides@gmail.com
- Website
- taosrides.com
Shuttle from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $75–85
- Website
- https://taosrides.com
- Schedules at
- https://taosrides.com/rates-schedules
Shuttle from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $182
- Website
- https://airportshuttleofphoenix.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to Rio Rancho is 330 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Flagstaff to Rio Rancho.
There are 294+ hotels available in Rio Rancho.