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How to get fromTucson to Rio Ranchoby plane, bus, train, car or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Tucson to Rio Rancho by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Tucson

    best
    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)planeTUS - ABQ
    5h 15m
    $155–705

  2. Drive 444.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tucson to Rio Ranchocar444.7 mi
    8h 5m
    $82–118

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tucson Downtown to Flagstaff Train StationbusFlixBus 2047
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation CentertrainSouthwest Chief
    11h 59m
    $116–257

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Las Cruces, NMbusLa
    2. Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Albuquerque, NMbusEl Paso
    12h 12m
    $114–160

  5. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)planePHX - ABQ
    4h 35m
    $370–450

  6. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to El PasobusHuntington Park / ...
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Broadway @ Trumbull - AlbuquerquebusEl Paso
    13h 14m
    $153–198

Tucson (TUS) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) flights

Calendar115Weekly Planes
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Rio Rancho, NM, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway/Country Club to Rio Rancho via Downtown Ronstadt Center, Laos Transit Center, Craycroft/I-10 TTT, Tucson, Las Cruces, NM, and Albuquerque, NM in around 12h 12m.

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