There are 5 ways to get from Reno to Rio Rancho by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Albuquerque International Airport
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane RNO - ABQ
7h 1m$89–456Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0560S
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1140
32h 26m$243–389Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain
40h 25m$873–1,402Drive 1,001 mi
- Drive from Reno to Rio Ranchocar 1,001 mi
16h 50m$183–264Fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane RNO - SAF
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
9h 6m$153–471
Reno to Rio Rancho by bus and train (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Rio Rancho is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 16h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Rio Rancho is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $85 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno to Rio Rancho. However, there are services departing from Sparks Transit Center and arriving at Ellison @ Golf Course via Denver Union Station and Montaño Transit Center Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno to Rio Rancho. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via Sacramento and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 25m.
The distance between Reno and Rio Rancho is 807 miles. The road distance is 1006.9 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Rio Rancho without a car is to bus which takes 32h 26m and costs $240 - $390.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Reno to Rio Rancho, including transfers.
Reno to Rio Rancho bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sparks Transit Center station.
Reno to Rio Rancho train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno to Rio Rancho is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $85 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $390 and takes 32h 26m, you could also train, which costs $850 - $1,400 and takes 40h 25m.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Rio Rancho, NM, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sparks Transit Center to Ellison @ Golf Course via Denver Union Station, Albuquerque Bus Station, Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station, Montaño Rail Runner Station, and Montaño Transit Center Bay B in around 32h 26m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–470
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $490–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–270
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-575-613-3256
- taosrides@gmail.com
- Website
- Taos Rides
Shuttle from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $75–85
- Website
- Taos Rides
- Schedules at
- Taos Rides
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Booking & Getting There
Reno to Rio Rancho bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Rio Rancho is 1h ahead of Reno. It is currently 2:37 AM in Reno and 3:37 AM in Rio Rancho.
Reno to Rio Rancho train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Rio Rancho is 1007 miles. It takes approximately 16h 50m to drive from Reno to Rio Rancho.
There are 330+ hotels available in Rio Rancho.








