There are 5 ways to get from Flagstaff to Rio Rancho by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or shuttle
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Flagstaff to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation CenterSouthwest Chief
6h 14m$79–182Drive 328 mi
cheapest- Drive from Flagstaff to Rio Rancho328 mi
5h 3m$60–87Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus StationGreyhound US1210
6h 56m$73–149Fly from Flagstaff
- Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)FLG - ABQ
5h 46m$137–638Shuttle to Phoenix, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)PHX - ABQ
5h 5m$417–497
Flagstaff (FLG) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Rio Rancho is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Rio Rancho is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs $60 - $90.
The distance between Flagstaff and Rio Rancho is 359 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 6h 14m and costs $75 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Flagstaff to Rio Rancho, including transfers.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Rio Rancho is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs $75 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 6h 56m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $650 and takes 5h 46m.
Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to Rio Rancho is 330 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Flagstaff to Rio Rancho.
There are 285+ hotels available 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 $45–140 and the journey takes 5h 53m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–110 and the journey takes 6h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Flagstaff to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Flagstaff to Albuquerque International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Phoenix to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Phoenix to Albuquerque International Airport via Silver City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- 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
- $45–140
- 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
- $40–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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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