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How to get fromRio Rancho to Californiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound) or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Rio Rancho to California by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ABQ - SAN
    3h 4m
    $147–658

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    17h 44m
    $95–241

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    18h 42m
    $96–270

  4. Drive 780.2 mi

    1. Drive from Rio Rancho to Los Angelescar car 780.2 mi
    12h 45m
    $143–206

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ABQ - LAX
    3h 55m
    $426–667

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ABQ - OAK
    3h 42m
    $168–709

  7. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ABQ - SFO
    4h 9m
    $120–416

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ABQ - BUR
    4h 13m
    $130–500

Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration3h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rio Rancho, NM, USA and California, USA?

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angeles twice daily. Tickets cost $60–200 and the journey takes 17h 23m.

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