There are 4 ways to get from Kansas City to Rio Rancho by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)MCI - ABQ
4h 26m$195–905Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kansas City to TulsaJefferson 801
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus StationGreyhound US1210
20h 8m$103–273Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation CenterSouthwest Chief
17h 58m$154–363Drive 802 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Rio Rancho802 mi
13h 38m$147–212
Kansas City (MCI) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Rio Rancho is to bus which costs $100 - $280 and takes 20h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Rio Rancho is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $190 - $950.
The distance between Kansas City and Rio Rancho is 762 miles. The road distance is 806.7 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Rio Rancho without a car is to train which takes 17h 58m and costs $150 - $370.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Kansas City to Rio Rancho, including transfers.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Rio Rancho is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $190 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $370 and takes 17h 58m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $280 and takes 20h 8m.
Rio Rancho is 1h behind Kansas City. It is currently 12:24 PM in Kansas City and 11:24 AM in Rio Rancho.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Rio Rancho is 807 miles. It takes approximately 13h 38m to drive from Kansas City to Rio Rancho.
There are 285+ hotels available in Rio Rancho.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Rio Rancho, NM, USA?
Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center twice daily. Tickets cost $120–320 and the journey takes 17h 37m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Kansas City to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Kansas City to Albuquerque International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Kansas City to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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