There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Rio Rancho by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane SAN - ABQ
4h 57m$114–639Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
21h 2m$213–506Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2017
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
24h 41m$145–290Drive 768.5 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Rio Ranchocar 768.5 mi
13h 6m$141–203
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Rio Rancho is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 6m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Rio Rancho is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Rio Rancho. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Ellison @ 7 Bar Loop North via Los Angeles Union Station, A.T.C. and Montano Transit Center Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 41m.
The distance between San Diego and Rio Rancho is 649 miles. The road distance is 772.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Rio Rancho without a car is to train which takes 21h 2m and costs $210 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from San Diego to Rio Rancho, including transfers.
San Diego to Rio Rancho bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Rio Rancho is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $550 and takes 21h 2m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $290 and takes 24h 41m.
San Diego to Rio Rancho bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Rio Rancho is 1h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 6:16 AM in San Diego and 7:16 AM in Rio Rancho.
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 NW Transit Center via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, A.T.C. , and Montano Transit Center Bay B in around 21h 2m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–450
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–260
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Rio Rancho is 773 miles. It takes approximately 13h 6m to drive from San Diego to Rio Rancho.
There are 294+ hotels available in Rio Rancho.