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How to get fromSacramento to Rio Ranchoby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Sacramento to Rio Rancho by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SMF - ABQ
    8h 22m
    $123–706

  2. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SFO - ABQ
    9h 29m
    $119–547

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    29h 16m
    $148–236

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train Southwest Chief
    33h 45m
    $324–745

  5. Drive 1,071.8 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Rio Ranchocar car 1,071.8 mi
    17h 44m
    $196–283

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane OAK - ABQ
    8h 40m
    $133–654

  7. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane SMF - SAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle bus
    10h 9m
    $178–641

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) flights

Calendar95Weekly Planes
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento to Ellison @ 7 Bar Loop North via Phoenix Bus Station, Albuquerque Bus Station, A.T.C. , and Montano Transit Center Bay B in around 29h 16m.

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