There are 8 ways to get from Tucson to Rio Rancho by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Tucson to Albuquerque International Airport
best- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane TUS - ABQ
7h 55m$86–553Drive 444.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tucson to Rio Ranchocar 444.7 mi
8h 5m$82–118Bus
- Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus Tucson
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
13h 20m$150–239Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tucson to Flagstaff Train Stationbus FlixBus 2047
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
13h 41m$232–366Bus to Phoenix, fly to Albuquerque International Airport
- Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane PHX - ABQ
7h 21m$246–739Fly Tucson to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane TUS - SAF
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
9h 45m$146–508Drive to Silver City Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport
- Drive from Tucson to Silver City Airport (SVC)car
- Fly from Silver City Airport (SVC) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane SVC - ABQ
8h 1m$198–276Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to El Pasobus Huntington Park / ...
- Take the bus from El Paso to Broadway @ Trumbull - Albuquerquebus El Paso
14h 54m$135–177
Tucson to Rio Rancho by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Rio Rancho is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Tucson to Rio Rancho is to bus and fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $240 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Rio Rancho. However, there are services departing from University of Phoenix and arriving at NW Transit Center via Phoenix Bus Station, A.T.C. and Montaño Transit Center Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
The distance between Tucson and Rio Rancho is 350 miles. The road distance is 447.3 miles.
The best way to get from Tucson to Rio Rancho without a car is to bus which takes 13h 20m and costs $150 - $240.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Tucson to Rio Rancho, including transfers.
Tucson to Rio Rancho bus services, operated by Groome Transportation Phoenix, depart from University of Phoenix station.
The best way to get from Tucson to Rio Rancho is to fly which takes 7h 55m and costs $85 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $240 and takes 13h 20m.
Tucson to Rio Rancho bus services, operated by Groome Transportation Phoenix, arrive at Sky Harbor International Airport station.
Rio Rancho is 1h ahead of Tucson. It is currently 11:41 AM in Tucson and 12:41 PM in Rio Rancho.
What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Rio Rancho, NM, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University of Phoenix to NW Transit Center via Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix Bus Station, Albuquerque Bus Station, A.T.C. , and Montaño Transit Center Bay B in around 13h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tucson to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Tucson to Albuquerque International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Tucson to Albuquerque International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Phoenix to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tucson to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Phoenix to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Tucson to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Tucson to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Tucson to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Silver City Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–220
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Tucson to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Tucson to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flagstaff to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 928-350-8466
- Website
- arizonashuttle.com
Bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Book at
- Groome Transportation - Phoenix, AZ
Bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Book at
- Groome Transportation - Phoenix, AZ
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tucson to Flagstaff Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-575-613-3256
- taosrides@gmail.com
- Website
- Taos Rides
Shuttle from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $75–85
- Website
- Taos Rides
- Schedules at
- Taos Rides
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–90
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from El Paso to Broadway @ Trumbull - Albuquerque
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Rio Rancho is 447 miles. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Tucson to Rio Rancho.
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