There are 4 ways to get from Las Vegas to Rio Rancho by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Centerbus Denver
3h 45m$50–66Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Highlands University to South Capitol Stationbus Las Vegas - Santa Fe
- Take the train from South Capitol Rail Runner Station to Montaño Rail Runner Stationtrain Nmrx
4h 51m$7–12Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
5h 5m$42–90Drive 114.9 mi
- Drive from Las Vegas to Rio Ranchocar 114.9 mi
1h 51m$21–31
Las Vegas to Rio Rancho by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Las Vegas to Rio Rancho is to bus and train which costs $7 - $13 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Las Vegas to Rio Rancho is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Las Vegas to Rio Rancho. However, there are services departing from Las Vegas Transportation Center and arriving at Ellison @ 7 Bar Loop North via A.T.C. and Montaño Transit Center Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Las Vegas station to Rio Rancho. However, there are services departing from Las Vegas Amtrak Station and arriving at Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Las Vegas and Rio Rancho is 137 miles. The road distance is 115.5 miles.
The best way to get from Las Vegas to Rio Rancho without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $50 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Las Vegas to Rio Rancho, including transfers.
Las Vegas to Rio Rancho bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Las Vegas Transportation Center station.
Las Vegas to Rio Rancho train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Las Vegas Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Las Vegas to Rio Rancho is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $50 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Las Vegas, NM, USA and Rio Rancho, NM, USA?
Omnibus Express operates a bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $50–65 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 17m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-795-7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- riometro.org
Train from South Capitol Rail Runner Station to Montaño Rail Runner Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.riometro.org/
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Website
- dot.nm.gov
Bus from Highlands University to South Capitol Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.dot.nm.gov/
- Website
- https://www.dot.nm.gov/
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More Questions & Answers
Las Vegas to Rio Rancho bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center station.
Las Vegas to Rio Rancho train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Las Vegas to Rio Rancho is 116 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Las Vegas to Rio Rancho.
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