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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ABQ - SAN
    2h 25m
    $145–653

  2. Drive 769.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rio Rancho to San Diegocar car 769.5 mi
    13h 7m
    $141–203

  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
    20h 19m
    $142–284

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    22h 47m

  5. Bus via Las Cruces

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque, NM to Las Cruces, NMbus bus Denver to El Paso
    2. Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus bus El Paso
    26h 47m
    $197–326

Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration3h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rio Rancho to San Diego via Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 20h 19m.

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