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

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There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to Rio Rancho by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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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)planeSNA - ABQ
    4h
    $157–644

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union StationbusTijuana
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus StationbusGreyhound US1210
    23h 13m
    $105–292

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation CentertrainSouthwest Chief
    17h 41m
    $115–262

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Las Cruces, NMbusLa
    3. Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Albuquerque, NMbus
    20h 17m
    $164–238

  5. Drive 779.9 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Rio Ranchocar779.9 mi
    12h 42m
    $143–206

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)planeLAX - ABQ
    4h 50m
    $424–680

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) flights

Calendar79Weekly Planes
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 $80–210 and the journey takes 15h 57m.

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