There are 3 ways to get from Placitas to Belen by train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sandoval County/U.S. 550 Rail Runner Station to Belen Rail Runner Stationtrain Nmrx
1h 30m$31–39Drive 57.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Placitas to Belencar 57.2 mi
1h$11–16Bus
- Take the bus from Bernalillo to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1194S
- Take the bus from Alvarado Transportation Center to Belen Rail Runner Stationbus 208
2h 49m$44–57
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Placitas to Belen is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Placitas to Belen is to drive which takes 1h and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Placitas to Belen station. However, there are services departing from Bernalillo and arriving at Belen Rail Runner Station via Alvarado Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Placitas station to Belen station. However, there are services departing from Sandoval County/U.S. 550 Rail Runner Station and arriving at Belen Rail Runner Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between Placitas and Belen is 55 miles. The road distance is 57.5 miles.
The best way to get from Placitas to Belen without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs $30 - $40.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Placitas to Belen, including transfers.
Placitas to Belen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bernalillo station.
Placitas to Belen train services, operated by Rio Metro Regional Transit District, depart from Sandoval County/U.S. 550 Rail Runner Station.
The best way to get from Placitas to Belen is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs $30 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Placitas, Sandoval County, NM, USA and Belen, NM, USA?
Rio Metro Regional Transit District operates a train from Sandoval County/U.S. 550 Rail Runner Station to Belen Rail Runner Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Placitas to Belen Rail Runner Station via Bernalillo, Albuquerque Bus Station, and Alvarado Transportation Center in around 2h 49m.
- Phone
- 1-866-795-7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- riometro.org
Train from Sandoval County/U.S. 550 Rail Runner Station to Belen Rail Runner Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.riometro.org/
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bernalillo to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Bernalillo to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $16–24
- Phone
- 1-866-795-7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- riometro.org
Bus from Alvarado Transportation Center to Belen Rail Runner Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.riometro.org/
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More Questions & Answers
Placitas to Belen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albuquerque Bus Station.
Placitas to Belen train services, operated by Rio Metro Regional Transit District, arrive at Belen Rail Runner Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Placitas to Belen is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Placitas to Belen.
There are 12+ hotels available in Belen.