There are 9 ways to get from Indianapolis to Rio Rancho by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Indianapolis to Albuquerque International Airport
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane IND - ABQ
9h 57m$173–855Bus, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane ORD - ABQ
12h 27m$136–604Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
27h 35m$233–348Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
33h 17m$808–1,369Drive 1,285.7 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Rio Ranchocar 1,285.7 mi
20h 29m$235–339Fly Indianapolis to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane IND - SAF
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
11h 22m$208–740Train to Purdue University Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane LAF - ABQ
14h 45m$183–767Bus to Covington, fly to Albuquerque International Airport
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane CVG - ABQ
12h 47m$261–1,234Bus, train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane MDW - ABQ
12h 1m$196–854
Indianapolis to Rio Rancho by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Rio Rancho is to bus which costs $230 - $350 and takes 27h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Rio Rancho is to fly which takes 9h 57m and costs $170 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Rio Rancho. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Ellison @ 7 Bar Loop North via St Louis Bus Station, A.T.C. and Montaño Transit Center Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Rio Rancho. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 17m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Rio Rancho is 1198 miles. The road distance is 1293.2 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Rio Rancho without a car is to bus which takes 27h 35m and costs $230 - $350.
It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Indianapolis to Rio Rancho, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Rio Rancho bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Rio Rancho train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Rio Rancho is to fly which takes 9h 57m and costs $170 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $350 and takes 27h 35m, you could also train, which costs $800 - $1,400 and takes 33h 17m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Rio Rancho, NM, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Ellison @ 7 Bar Loop North via St Louis Bus Station, Albuquerque Bus Station, A.T.C. , and Montaño Transit Center Bay B in around 27h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Indianapolis to Albuquerque International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Indianapolis to Albuquerque International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Indianapolis to Albuquerque International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Indianapolis to Albuquerque International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Covington to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Covington to Albuquerque International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Covington to Albuquerque International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
Flights from Covington to Albuquerque International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Albuquerque International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Indianapolis to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Indianapolis to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Indianapolis to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Covington to Albuquerque International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Covington to Albuquerque International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Indianapolis to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Indianapolis to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Covington to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Covington to Albuquerque International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Albuquerque International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Covington to Albuquerque International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
Flights from Covington to Albuquerque International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sation
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sation
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–280
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-575-613-3256
- [email protected]
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis to Rio Rancho bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Rio Rancho is 2h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 3:12 AM in Indianapolis and 1:12 AM in Rio Rancho.
Indianapolis to Rio Rancho train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Rio Rancho is 1293 miles. It takes approximately 20h 29m to drive from Indianapolis to Rio Rancho.
There are 248+ hotels available in Rio Rancho.






