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

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There are 9 ways to get from Rio Rancho to California by bus, train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Line 157 bus, train to Albuquerque International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Golf Course @ Ellison to Montaño @ Montaño Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Montaño Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ABQ - SAN
    6h 7m
    $103–608

  2. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ABQ - SFO
    7h 1m
    $86–406

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    19h 41m
    $240–552

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    20h 16m
    $130–262

  5. Drive 780.2 mi

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

  6. Line 157 bus, train to Albuquerque International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Golf Course @ Ellison to Montaño @ Montaño Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Montaño Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ABQ - LAX
    6h 35m
    $408–1,316

  7. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ABQ - OAK
    6h 48m
    $134–709

  8. Line 157 bus to Albuquerque International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the bus from Golf Course @ Ellison to Montaño @ Montaño Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ABQ - BUR
    7h 19m
    $107–613

  9. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAF - LAX
    8h 18m
    $143–431

Rio Rancho to California by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration19h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angeles twice daily. Tickets cost $240–550 and the journey takes 17h 23m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $130–260 and the journey takes 18h.

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