There are 5 ways to get from Rio Rancho to San Diego by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.
Fly from Albuquerque International Airport
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ABQ - SAN
5h 26m$501–753Drive 769.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rio Rancho to San Diegocar 769.5 mi
13h 9m$141–203Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
22h 12m$235–562Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
24h 59m$149–242Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SAF - SAN
10h 28m$141–458
Rio Rancho to San Diego by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rio Rancho to San Diego is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Rio Rancho to San Diego is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $500 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Rio Rancho to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Ellison @ North Seven Bar Loop and arriving at San Diego via Montaño Transit Center Bay A, Albuquerque Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Rio Rancho to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at San Diego via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 12m.
The distance between Rio Rancho and San Diego is 648 miles. The road distance is 774 miles.
The best way to get from Rio Rancho to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 22h 12m and costs $230 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Rio Rancho to San Diego, including transfers.
Rio Rancho to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
Rio Rancho to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Rio Rancho to San Diego is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $500 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $600 and takes 22h 12m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $250 and takes 24h 59m.
What companies run services between Rio Rancho, NM, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from NW Transit Center to San Diego via Montaño @ Montaño Transit Center, Montaño Transit Center Bay A, A.T.C. , Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 22h 12m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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 Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Rio Rancho to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Diego is 1h behind Rio Rancho. It is currently 7:56 AM in Rio Rancho and 6:56 AM in San Diego.
Rio Rancho to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rio Rancho to San Diego is 774 miles. It takes approximately 13h 9m to drive from Rio Rancho to San Diego.
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