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How to get fromNeedles to Rio Ranchoby train (Amtrak), car, train, shuttle, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Needles to Rio Rancho by train (Amtrak), car, train, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train Southwest Chief
    12h
    $318–492

  2. Drive  524.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Needles to Rio Ranchocar car 524.7 mi
    8h 35m
    $96–139

  3. Train, shuttle, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Kingman Stationtrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kingman, AZ to Harry Reid Internationalshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane LAS - ABQ
    9h 55m
    $180–535

  4. Train, shuttle, fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Kingman Stationtrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kingman, AZ to Harry Reid Internationalshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane LAS - SAF
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle bus
    14h
    $245–549

Needles to Rio Rancho by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12hAverage Duration
Ticket$318Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 591.4 mi
  • Duration: 12h

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

Amtrak operates a train from Needles Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $310–490 and the journey takes 10h 12m.

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