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

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There are 4 ways to get from Needles to Rio Rancho by train (Amtrak), car, train, shuttle, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train Southwest Chief
    12h 1m
    $138–313

  2. Drive 524.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Needles to Rio Ranchocar car 524.7 mi
    8h 35m
    $96–139

  3. Train, shuttle to Harry Reid International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Kingman Stationtrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kingman, AZ to Harry Reid Internationalshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane LAS - ABQ
    10h
    $566–826

  4. Train, bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Victorville Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane LAX - ABQ
    13h 28m
    $435–791

Needles to Rio Rancho by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Needles, CA, USA and Rio Rancho, NM, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Needles Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $130–310 and the journey takes 10h 12m.

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