There are 5 ways to get from Rio Rancho to Fargo by plane, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Hector International Airport
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane ABQ - FAR
8h 18m$113–568Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
42h 32m$1,060–1,802Drive 1,219.8 mi
- Drive from Rio Rancho to Fargocar 1,219.8 mi
21h 3m$223–322Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Hector International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane SAF - FAR
9h 52m$173–543Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Jamestown Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Jamestown Municipal Airport (JMS)plane ABQ - JMS
- Take the bus from Jamestown to Fargobus
10h 57m$135–559
Rio Rancho to Fargo by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rio Rancho to Fargo is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 21h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Rio Rancho to Fargo is to fly which takes 8h 18m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct train from Rio Rancho to Fargo station. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at Fargo Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 32m.
The distance between Rio Rancho and Fargo is 991 miles. The road distance is 1226.9 miles.
The best way to get from Rio Rancho to Fargo without a car is to train which takes 42h 32m and costs $1,000 - $1,800.
It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Rio Rancho to Fargo, including transfers.
Rio Rancho to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Rio Rancho to Fargo is to fly which takes 8h 18m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,000 - $1,800 and takes 42h 32m.
Fargo is 1h ahead of Rio Rancho. It is currently 7:20 PM in Rio Rancho and 8:20 PM in Fargo.
Rio Rancho to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Rio Rancho, NM, USA and Fargo, ND, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Hector International Airport (FAR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ellison @ North Seven Bar Loop to Fargo Amtrak Station via Montaño @ Montaño Transit Center, Montaño Transit Center Bay A, A.T.C. , Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, and Chicago Union Station in around 42h 32m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Hector International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Hector International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Jamestown Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Hector International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Hector International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Hector International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $360–600
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Jamestown to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
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