What is the cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Rio Rancho?

The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Rio Rancho is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 14h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rapid City to Rio Rancho?

The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Rio Rancho is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $150 - $650.

How far is it from Rapid City to Rio Rancho?

The distance between Rapid City and Rio Rancho is 681 miles. The road distance is 789.2 miles.

How do I travel from Rapid City to Rio Rancho without a car?

The best way to get from Rapid City to Rio Rancho without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 21h 24m and costs $250 - $380.

How long does it take to get from Rapid City to Rio Rancho?

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Rapid City to Rio Rancho, including transfers.

Can I drive from Rapid City to Rio Rancho?

Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Rio Rancho is 789 miles. It takes approximately 14h 9m to drive from Rapid City to Rio Rancho.

Where can I stay near Rio Rancho?

There are 285+ hotels available in Rio Rancho.

Rapid City to Rio Rancho - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, taxi, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Rapid City to Rio Rancho by plane, bus, taxi, 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 from Rapid City
best
1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)RAP - ABQ
5h 34m
$154–630
Drive 784.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rapid City to Rio Rancho784.6 mi
14h 9m
$144–207
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillette
2. Take the taxi from Gillette to Buffalo, WY
3. Take the bus from Buffalo, WY to Denver Union Station
4. Take the bus from Denver to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center
21h 24m
$257–378
Bus to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillette
2. Fly from Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)GCC - ABQ
7h 44m
$178–741
Bus, taxi via Thornton
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillette
2. Take the taxi from Gillette to Buffalo, WY
3. Take the bus from Buffalo, WY to Denver Union Station
4. Take the bus from Denver to Albuquerque, NM
22h 33m
$234–356
Bus, taxi via Raymond G. Sanchez C.C.
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillette
2. Take the taxi from Gillette to Buffalo, WY
3. Take the bus from Buffalo, WY to Denver Union Station
4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
23h 36m
$204–365

Rapid City (RAP) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) flights

46Weekly Planes

6h 12mAverage Duration

$108Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rapid City to Rio Rancho.

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Distance: 677.3 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Rio Rancho, NM, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 4 hours.

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