There are 6 ways to get from Rio Rancho to Austin by bus, train, plane, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 157 bus, train, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best- Take the bus from Golf Course @ Ellison to Montaño @ Montaño Transit Centerbus
- Take the train from Montaño Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane ABQ - AUS
6h 16m$342–905Fly to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane ABQ - GRK
- Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar
8h 36m$97–491Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque to El Pasobus Lxus 1122 / ...
- Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus El Paso
17h 9m$217–271Drive 700.6 mi
- Drive from Rio Rancho to Austincar 700.6 mi
12h 24m$128–185Bus via Los Lunas
- Take the bus from Los Lunas Rail Runner Station to El Pasobus Salt Lake
- Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus El Paso
19h 6m$194–239Bus via San Antonio
- Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to El Paso Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
21h 6m$137–234
Rio Rancho to Austin by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rio Rancho to Austin is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Rio Rancho to Austin is to line 157 bus and train and fly which takes 6h 16m and costs $340 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Rio Rancho to Austin station. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque and arriving at Republic Square Station via El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, 700 Ben White and South Congress Station Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 9m.
The distance between Rio Rancho and Austin is 648 miles. The road distance is 704.7 miles.
The best way to get from Rio Rancho to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 17h 9m and costs $210 - $280.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Rio Rancho to Austin, including transfers.
Rio Rancho to Austin bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Albuquerque station.
Rio Rancho to Austin bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at El Paso station.
Austin is 1h ahead of Rio Rancho. It is currently 7:24 PM in Rio Rancho and 8:24 PM in Austin.
Yes, the driving distance between Rio Rancho to Austin is 705 miles. It takes approximately 12h 24m to drive from Rio Rancho to Austin.
What companies run services between Rio Rancho, NM, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Rio Rancho to Republic Square Station via Albuquerque, El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co, 700 Ben White, South Congress Bay B, and South Congress Station Bay J in around 17h 9m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Phone
- 1-866-795-7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rio Metro Regional Transit District
Train from Montaño Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Rio Metro Regional Transit District
- Phone
- +1 505-243-7433
- Website
- ABQ Ride
Bus from Golf Course @ Ellison to Montaño @ Montaño Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- ABQ Ride
- Children 0-10, adults 62+, students, Medicare, military and veterans
- $0
- Riders 11-61
- $1
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