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How to get fromSan Diego to Rio Ranchoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car or bus

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SAN - ABQ
    2h 10m
    $187–818

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    23h 28m
    $112–350

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train Southwest Chief
    19h 34m
    $134–548

  4. Drive 768.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Rio Ranchocar car 768.5 mi
    13h 6m
    $141–203

  5. Bus via Las Cruces

    1. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Las Cruces, NMbus bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Albuquerque, NMbus bus El Paso
    25h 12m
    $196–311

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

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Rio Rancho via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center in around 19h 34m.

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