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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)planeABQ - SAN
    3h 3m
    $147–608

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

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

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los AngelestrainSouthwest Chief
    17h 44m
    $110–251

  4. Drive 780.2 mi

    1. Drive from Rio Rancho to Los Angelescar780.2 mi
    12h 41m
    $143–206

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeABQ - LAX
    3h 54m
    $416–667

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeABQ - OAK
    3h 41m
    $158–659

  7. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeABQ - SFO
    3h 58m
    $125–416

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeABQ - BUR
    4h 8m
    $135–520

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

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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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 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angeles twice daily. Tickets cost $75–210 and the journey takes 17h 23m.

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