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How to get fromIrvine to Rio Ranchoby plane, train (Amtrak), taxi, bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Rio Rancho by plane, train (Amtrak), taxi, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SNA - ABQ
    6h 36m
    $88–474

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane LAX - ABQ
    7h 59m
    $82–388

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train Southwest Chief
    19h 26m
    $478–761

  4. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Irvine to Montclair Transcentertaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    19h 37m
    $274–381

  5. Drive  779.9 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Rio Ranchocar car 779.9 mi
    12h 46m
    $134–193

Irvine to Rio Rancho by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$478Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 665.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Rio Rancho, NM, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $470–750 and the journey takes 15h 57m.

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