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How to get fromRio Rancho to San Diegoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Rio Rancho to San Diego by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ABQ - SAN
    5h 25m
    $501–753

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2017
    24h 58m
    $141–287

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    22h 11m
    $300–672

  4. Drive 769.5 mi

    1. Drive from Rio Rancho to San Diegocar car 769.5 mi
    13h 9m
    $141–203

  5. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SAF - SAN
    8h 49m
    $151–498

Rio Rancho to San Diego by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 644.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Rio Rancho, NM, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly 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 11m.

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