There are 5 ways to get from Phoenix to Rio Rancho by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle
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Fly to Albuquerque International Airport, train, line 157 bus
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane PHX - ABQ
- Take the train from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station to Montaño Rail Runner Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Montano Transit Center Bay B to Ellison @ Golf Coursebus
5h 27m$191–263Drive 422.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Phoenix to Rio Ranchocar 422.1 mi
7h 18m$77–112Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
10h 6m$79–146Bus, train
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus FlixBus 2047
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
11h 24m$99–222Fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane PHX - SAF
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
7h 15m$126–418
Phoenix to Rio Rancho by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Rio Rancho is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Rio Rancho is to fly and train and line 157 bus which takes 5h 27m and costs $190 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to Rio Rancho. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Ellison @ 7 Bar Loop North via A.T.C. and Montano Transit Center Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
The distance between Phoenix and Rio Rancho is 348 miles. The road distance is 424.6 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Rio Rancho without a car is to bus which takes 10h 6m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Phoenix to Rio Rancho, including transfers.
Phoenix to Rio Rancho bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
Phoenix to Rio Rancho bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albuquerque Bus Station.
Rio Rancho is 1h ahead of Phoenix. It is currently 11:58 PM in Phoenix and 12:58 AM in Rio Rancho.
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Rio Rancho is 425 miles. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Phoenix to Rio Rancho.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Rio Rancho, NM, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 8h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from Phoenix to Santa Fe Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Phoenix to Albuquerque International Airport via Silver City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–260
- Phone
- 1-866-795-7245
- riometro@mrcog-nm.gov
- Website
- riometro.org
Train from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station to Montaño Rail Runner Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.riometro.org/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Flagstaff to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 505-243-7433
- Website
- cabq.gov
Bus from Montano Transit Center Bay B to Ellison @ Golf Course
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.cabq.gov/transit
- Children 0-10, adults 62+, students, Medicare, military and veterans
- $0
- Riders 11-61
- $1
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-575-613-3256
- taosrides@gmail.com
- Website
- taosrides.com
Shuttle from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $75–85
- Website
- https://taosrides.com
- Schedules at
- https://taosrides.com/rates-schedules
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