There are 7 ways to get from Rio Rancho to Denver Airport (DEN) by bus, train, plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or shuttle
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 to Albuquerque International Airport, fly
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 Denver (DEN)plane ABQ - DEN
4h 56m$331–703Drive 423.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rio Rancho to Denver Airport (DEN)car 423.3 mi
7h 57m$78–112Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US1140
11h 33m$80–122Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rio Rancho to Denver (DEN)423.3 mi
7h 57mDrive to San Luis Valley Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Rio Rancho to San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS)car
- Fly from San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) to Denver (DEN)plane ALS - DEN
4h 56m$125–201Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Denver (DEN)plane SAF - DEN
6h 37m$131–448Train, bus
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Denverbus El Paso
12h 40m$141–217
Rio Rancho to Denver Airport (DEN) by bus and train (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rio Rancho to Denver Airport (DEN) is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Rio Rancho to Denver Airport (DEN) is to line 157 bus and train and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $330 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Rio Rancho to Denver Airport (DEN) station. However, there are services departing from NW Transit Center and arriving at Denver Union Station via Montaño Transit Center Bay A and Albuquerque Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
The distance between Rio Rancho and Denver Airport (DEN) is 367 miles. The road distance is 425.7 miles.
The best way to get from Rio Rancho to Denver Airport (DEN) without a car is to bus which takes 11h 33m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Rio Rancho to Denver Airport (DEN), including transfers.
Rio Rancho to Denver Airport (DEN) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
Rio Rancho to Denver Airport (DEN) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rio Rancho to Denver Airport (DEN) is 426 miles. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Rio Rancho to Denver Airport (DEN).
There are 1059+ hotels available in Denver Airport (DEN).
What companies run services between Rio Rancho, NM, USA and Denver Airport (DEN), USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 8h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from San Luis Valley Regional Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Las Vegas Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-575-613-3256
- [email protected]
- Website
- Taos Rides
Shuttle from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $75–85
- Website
- Taos Rides
- Schedules at
- Taos Rides
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rio Rancho to Denver (DEN)
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rio Rancho and Denver Airport (DEN). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.














