There are 5 ways to get from Mesa to Rio Rancho by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or shuttle
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Tram, fly to Albuquerque International Airport
best- Take the tram from Center/Main St to 44th St/Washingtontram
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane PHX - ABQ
6h 10m$193–655Drive 410.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mesa to Rio Ranchocar 410.3 mi
7h 3m$75–109Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
10h 31m$106–166Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tempe to Flagstaff Train Stationbus FlixBus 2047
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
12h 56m$105–241Tram, fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle, line 50 bus, line 157 bus
- Take the tram from Center/Main St to 44th St/Washingtontram
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane PHX - SAF
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
- Take the bus from Sunport @ Arrivals Level to A.T.C. bus
- Take the bus from Montaño Transit Center Bay B to Ellison @ Golf Coursebus
7h 57m$118–360
Mesa to Rio Rancho by tram, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mesa to Rio Rancho is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Mesa to Rio Rancho is to tram and fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $190 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Mesa station to Rio Rancho. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Ellison @ 7 Bar Loop North via A.T.C. and Montaño Transit Center Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
The distance between Mesa and Rio Rancho is 359 miles. The road distance is 412.7 miles.
The best way to get from Mesa to Rio Rancho without a car is to bus which takes 10h 31m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Mesa to Rio Rancho, including transfers.
Mesa to Rio Rancho bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
Mesa to Rio Rancho bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albuquerque Bus Station.
Rio Rancho is 1h ahead of Mesa. It is currently 10:13 AM in Mesa and 11:13 AM in Rio Rancho.
Yes, the driving distance between Mesa to Rio Rancho is 413 miles. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Mesa to Rio Rancho.
What companies run services between Mesa, AZ, USA and Rio Rancho, NM, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 8h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Phone
- +1 (602) 253-5000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Valley Metro
Tram from Center/Main St to 44th St/Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro
Tram from Center/Main St to 44th St/Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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