There are 6 ways to get from Rio Rancho to Denver by bus, train, plane, bus (Greyhound), 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.
Line 157 bus, train to Albuquerque International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Golf Course @ Ellison to Montaño @ Montaño Transit Centerbus
- Take the train from Montaño Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Denver (DEN)plane ABQ - DEN
5h 46m$331–703Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US1140
10h 44m$75–122Drive 408.9 mi
- Drive from Rio Rancho to Denvercar 408.9 mi
7h 42m$75–108Drive to San Luis Valley Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Rio Rancho to San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS)car
- Fly from San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) to Denver (DEN)plane ALS - DEN
5h 46m$125–201Line 157 bus, line 50 bus, shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the bus from NW Transit Center to Montaño @ Montaño Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from A.T.C. to Sunport @ Arrivals Levelbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Denver (DEN)plane SAF - DEN
7h 27m$126–438Train, bus
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Denverbus El Paso
11h 22m$141–217
Rio Rancho to Denver by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rio Rancho to Denver is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Rio Rancho to Denver is to line 157 bus and train and fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $330 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Rio Rancho to Denver station. However, there are services departing from Ellison @ North Seven Bar Loop and arriving at Denver Union Station via Montaño Transit Center Bay A and Albuquerque Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
The distance between Rio Rancho and Denver is 391 miles. The road distance is 411.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rio Rancho to Denver without a car is to bus which takes 10h 44m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Rio Rancho to Denver, including transfers.
Rio Rancho to Denver bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
Rio Rancho to Denver bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rio Rancho to Denver is 411 miles. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Rio Rancho to Denver.
There are 1173+ hotels available in Denver.
What companies run services between Rio Rancho, NM, USA and Denver, CO, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 8h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from San Luis Valley Regional Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–150
Train from Montaño Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Rio Metro Regional Transit District
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Las Vegas Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 505-243-7433
- Website
- ABQ Ride
Bus from Golf Course @ Ellison to Montaño @ Montaño Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- ABQ Ride
- Children 0-10, adults 62+, students, Medicare, military and veterans
- $0
- Riders 11-61
- $1
Bus from NW Transit Center to Montaño @ Montaño Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- ABQ Ride
- Children 0-10, adults 62+, students, Medicare, military and veterans
- $0
- Riders 11-61
- $1
Bus from A.T.C. to Sunport @ Arrivals Level
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- ABQ Ride
- Children 0-10, adults 62+, students, Medicare, military and veterans
- $0
- Riders 11-61
- $1
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-575-613-3256
- taosrides@gmail.com
- Website
- Taos Rides
Shuttle from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $75–85
- Website
- Taos Rides
- Schedules at
- Taos Rides
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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