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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation CentertrainSouthwest Chief
    10h 33m
    $87–231

  2. Drive 524.7 mi

    1. Drive from Needles to Rio Ranchocar524.7 mi
    8h 33m
    $96–139

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

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Kingman Stationtrain
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kingman, AZ to Harry Reid Internationalshuttle
    3. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)planeLAS - ABQ
    8h 8m
    $528–949

  4. Train, shuttle to Phoenix, fly

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Flagstafftrain
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
    3. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)planePHX - ABQ
    9h 46m
    $463–616

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 $55–190 and the journey takes 10h 12m.

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