There are 4 ways to get from Bismarck to Rio Rancho by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle
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Fly to Albuquerque International Airport
best- Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane BIS - ABQ
7h 28m$119–588Bus
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WYbus
- Take the bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
32h 10m$344–499Drive 1,078.5 mi
- Drive from Bismarck to Rio Ranchocar 1,078.5 mi
20h 40m$197–285Fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane BIS - SAF
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
9h 1m$159–506
Bismarck to Rio Rancho by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bismarck to Rio Rancho is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 20h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Bismarck to Rio Rancho is to fly which takes 7h 28m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Bismarck to Rio Rancho. However, there are services departing from Bismarck and arriving at Ellison @ 7 Bar Loop North via Billings, MT, Cheyenne, Denver Union Station, A.T.C. and Montaño Transit Center Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 10m.
The distance between Bismarck and Rio Rancho is 888 miles. The road distance is 1084.8 miles.
The best way to get from Bismarck to Rio Rancho without a car is to bus which takes 32h 10m and costs $340 - $500.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Bismarck to Rio Rancho, including transfers.
Bismarck to Rio Rancho bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Bismarck station.
The best way to get from Bismarck to Rio Rancho is to fly which takes 7h 28m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $500 and takes 32h 10m.
Bismarck to Rio Rancho bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Rio Rancho is 1h behind Bismarck. It is currently 4:52 AM in Bismarck and 3:52 AM in Rio Rancho.
What companies run services between Bismarck, ND, USA and Rio Rancho, NM, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bismarck to Ellison @ 7 Bar Loop North via Billings, MT, Cheyenne, Denver Union Station, Albuquerque Bus Station, A.T.C. , and Montaño Transit Center Bay B in around 32h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Bismarck to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Bismarck to Rio Rancho is 1085 miles. It takes approximately 20h 40m to drive from Bismarck to Rio Rancho.
There are 325+ hotels available in Rio Rancho.



