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How to get fromChapel Hill to Rio Ranchoby plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, shuttle, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chapel Hill to Rio Rancho by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane RDU - ABQ
    11h 12m
    $176–808

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train Southwest Chief
    2d 7h
    $1,256–2,160

  3. Drive  1,712.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chapel Hill to Rio Ranchocar car 1,712.4 mi
    28h 17m
    $313–452

  4. Bus to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Coble Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane GSO - ABQ
    12h 26m
    $220–974

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane RDU - SAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle bus
    13h 39m
    $212–742

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane CLT - ABQ
    15h 13m
    $260–942

Chapel Hill to Rio Rancho by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,256Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,598.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 12m

What companies run services between Chapel Hill, Orange County, NC, USA and Rio Rancho, NM, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Rd at Coker Hall to Ellison @ 7 Bar Loop North via Regional Transit Center, West St at Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh Union Station, Chicago Union Station, Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, A.T.C. , and Montaño Transit Center Bay B in around 2d 7h.

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