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How to get fromRio Rancho to Carlsbad Caverns National Parkby bus, train, plane, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rio Rancho to Carlsbad Caverns National Park by bus, train, plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 157 bus, train, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Golf Course @ Ellison to Montaño @ Montaño Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Montaño Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Carlsbad (CNM)plane plane ABQ - CNM
    5h 17m
    $96–278
  2. Drive 310.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rio Rancho to Carlsbad Caverns National Parkcar car 310.6 mi
    6h 30m
    $57–82
  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Carlsbadbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Carlsbad to Carlsbad Caverns National Parktaxi taxi
    11h 3m
    $115–197
  4. Bus, taxi via Los Lunas

    1. Take the bus from Los Lunas to El Paso, TXbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Carlsbadbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Carlsbad to Carlsbad Caverns National Parktaxi taxi
    13h 23m
    $118–186

Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Carlsbad (CNM) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rio Rancho, NM, USA and Carlsbad Caverns National Park, NM, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rio Rancho to Carlsbad Caverns National Park. However, you can take the line 157 bus to Montaño @ Montaño Transit Center, walk to Montaño Rail Runner Station, take the train to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station, walk to A.T.C. , take the line 50 bus to Sunport @ Arrivals Level, walk to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) airport, fly to Carlsbad (CNM), then take the taxi to Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Alternatively, you can take the line 157 bus to Montaño @ Montaño Transit Center, walk to Montaño Transit Center Bay A, take the line 10 bus to A.T.C. , walk to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center, take the bus to El Paso Bus Station, take the bus to Carlsbad, then take the taxi to Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

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