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

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

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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 37m
    $106–574

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train Southwest Chief
    19h 26m
    $238–561

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    21h 59m
    $139–286

  4. Drive 779.9 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Rio Ranchocar car 779.9 mi
    12h 46m
    $143–206

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    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 55m
    $417–1,328

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Las Cruces, NMbus bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Albuquerque, NMbus bus El Paso
    22h 46m
    $181–257

Irvine to Rio Rancho by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$238Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Rio Rancho, NM, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $230–550 and the journey takes 15h 57m.

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