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How to get fromRio Rancho to Coloradoby plane, tram, bus, car or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Rio Rancho to Colorado by plane, tram, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Denver, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Denver (DEN)planeABQ - DEN
    2. Take the tram from Nine Mile Station to Dry Creek Stationtram
    3h 15m
    $511–659

  2. Drive 409.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rio Rancho to Denvercar409.5 mi
    7h 39m
    $75–108

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to DenverbusEl Paso
    7h 30m
    $119–151

  4. Fly to Colorado Springs Airport

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)planeABQ - COS
    5h 4m
    $109–427

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Las Vegas Amtrak StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to DenverbusEl Paso
    9h 10m
    $122–166

  6. Bus via Colorado Springs

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque, NM to Colorado Springs, CObusEl Paso
    2. Take the bus from Colorado Springs Downtown Station to Lincoln St & Colfax AvebusSouth
    10h 13m
    $99–134

Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Denver (DEN) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Rio Rancho, NM, USA and Colorado, USA?

Omnibus Express operates a bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Denver once daily. Tickets cost $85–110 and the journey takes 7h 10m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) hourly.

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