There are 6 ways to get from Houston to Rio Rancho by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from William P. Hobby Airport
best- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)HOU - ABQ
4h 36m$228–1,058Bus via Houston Bus Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to El Paso Bus StationGreyhound US1001
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to ABQ Alvarado Transportation CenterEl Paso
22h 23m$141–416Bus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr to El PasoEl Paso
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to ABQ Alvarado Transportation CenterEl Paso
16h 47m$199–383Drive 848.7 mi
- Drive from Houston to Rio Rancho848.7 mi
15h 6m$155–224Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)IAH - ABQ
4h 48m$148–609Bus via Albuquerque, NM
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr to El PasoEl Paso
- Take the bus from El Paso, TX to Albuquerque, NMEl Paso
18h 32m$195–366
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Rio Rancho is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 15h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Rio Rancho is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $220 - $1,100.
The distance between Houston and Rio Rancho is 792 miles. The road distance is 853.6 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Rio Rancho without a car is to bus which takes 16h 47m and costs $190 - $390.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Houston to Rio Rancho, including transfers.
The best way to get from Houston to Rio Rancho is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $220 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $390 and takes 16h 47m.
Rio Rancho is 1h behind Houston. It is currently 4:02 AM in Houston and 3:02 AM in Rio Rancho.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Rio Rancho is 854 miles. It takes approximately 15h 6m to drive from Houston to Rio Rancho.
There are 298+ hotels available in Rio Rancho.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Rio Rancho, NM, USA?
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr to Rio Rancho via El Paso, El Paso Bus Station, and ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center in around 16h 47m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $120–260
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from El Paso Bus Station to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Paso Bus Station to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Houston Bus Station to El Paso Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–310
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from El Paso, TX to Albuquerque, NM
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- eplalimo.com
- One Way
- $45–70
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