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How to get fromKansas City to Rio Ranchoby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Rio Rancho by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Albuquerque International Airport, line 157 bus

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane MCI - ABQ
    2. Take the bus from Montano Transit Center Bay B to Ellison @ Golf Coursebus bus
    7h 13m
    $121–703

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train Southwest Chief
    19h 26m
    $222–496

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus Jefferson 801
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    20h 31m
    $133–307

  4. Drive 802 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Rio Ranchocar car 802 mi
    13h 40m
    $147–212

  5. Fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane MCI - SAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle bus
    10h 46m
    $171–638

Kansas City to Rio Rancho by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration19h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Rio Rancho, NM, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center twice daily. Tickets cost $220–500 and the journey takes 17h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City to Ellison @ 7 Bar Loop North via Tulsa Bus Station, Albuquerque Bus Station, A.T.C. , and Montano Transit Center Bay B in around 20h 31m.

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