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How to get fromRio Rancho to Carlsbadby bus, train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rio Rancho to Carlsbad by bus, train, plane, bus (Greyhound), 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
    4h 58m
    $67–243

  2. Drive 284.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rio Rancho to Carlsbadcar car 284.5 mi
    5h 54m
    $52–75

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus Denver
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Carlsbadbus bus Greyhound US1192s
    10h 28m
    $66–132

  4. Bus via Los Lunas

    1. Take the bus from Los Lunas to El Paso, TXbus bus Denver to El Paso / ...
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Carlsbadbus bus Greyhound US1192s
    12h 48m
    $69–121

Rio Rancho to Carlsbad by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration10h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 253.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Ellison @ North Seven Bar Loop to Carlsbad via Montaño @ Montaño Transit Center, Montaño Transit Center Bay A, A.T.C. , ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center, and El Paso Bus Station in around 10h 28m.

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