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How to get fromLos Angeles to Rio Ranchoby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, tram, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Rio Rancho by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, tram, or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport, line 157 bus

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane LAX - ABQ
    2. Take the bus from Montaño Transit Center Bay B to Ellison @ Golf Coursebus bus
    6h 31m
    $74–386

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train Southwest Chief
    18h 21m
    $492–759

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    19h 55m
    $153–229

  4. Drive  780.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Rio Ranchocar car 780.1 mi
    12h 45m
    $143–206

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Albuquerque International Airport, line 157 bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane BUR - ABQ
    2. Take the bus from Montaño Transit Center Bay B to Ellison @ Golf Coursebus bus
    6h 34m
    $83–432

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane LAX - SAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle bus
    8h 7m
    $134–390

  7. Tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport, line 157 bus

    1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    3. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane LGB - ABQ
    4. Take the bus from Montaño Transit Center Bay B to Ellison @ Golf Coursebus bus
    8h 14m
    $117–659

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SAN - ABQ
    9h 5m
    $559–857

  9. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane BUR - SAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle bus
    10h 18m
    $143–426

Los Angeles to Rio Rancho by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$492Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 707.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Rio Rancho, NM, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $490–800 and the journey takes 16h 33m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $150–230 and the journey takes 18h 10m.

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