What is the cheapest way to get from Rio Rancho to Española?

The cheapest way to get from Rio Rancho to Española is to bus and line 305 bus which costs $4 - $8 and takes 5h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rio Rancho to Española?

The fastest way to get from Rio Rancho to Española is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Rio Rancho and Española?

No, there is no direct bus from Rio Rancho to Española. However, there are services departing from Ellison @ North Seven Bar Loop and arriving at N Riverside Drive & E Laguna Street via Montano Station, NM-599 Station and Santa Fe Depot - Montezuma Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Rio Rancho to Española?

The distance between Rio Rancho and Española is 96 miles. The road distance is 80.2 miles.

How do I travel from Rio Rancho to Española without a car?

The best way to get from Rio Rancho to Española without a car is to train and line 305 bus which takes 4h 28m and costs $5 - $9.

How long does it take to get from Rio Rancho to Española?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Rio Rancho to Española, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rio Rancho to Española bus from?

Rio Rancho to Española bus services, operated by New Mexico Transport, depart from Montano Station.

Where does the Rio Rancho to Española bus arrive?

Rio Rancho to Española bus services, operated by New Mexico Transport, arrive at NM-599 Station.

Can I drive from Rio Rancho to Española?

Yes, the driving distance between Rio Rancho to Española is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Rio Rancho to Española.

Where can I stay near Española?

There are 14+ hotels available in Española.

Rio Rancho to Española - 3 ways to travel via train, line 305 bus, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Rio Rancho to Española by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 305 bus
best
1. Take the train from Montaño Rail Runner Station to Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Stationtrain Nmrx
2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot - Montezuma Avenue to N Riverside Drive & E Laguna Streetbus 305
4h 28m
$5–9
Bus, line 305 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Montano Station to NM-599 Stationbus NM-599 Station - Los Alamos
2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot - Montezuma Avenue to N Riverside Drive & E Laguna Streetbus 305
5h 12m
$4–8
Drive 79.7 mi
1. Drive from Rio Rancho to Españolacar 79.7 mi
1h 31m
$15–21

Rio Rancho to Española by bus and train

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4h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 95 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Ellison @ North Seven Bar Loop to N Riverside Drive & E Laguna Street via Montaño @ Montaño Transit Center, Montano Station, NM-599 Station, Santa Fe Depot, and Santa Fe Depot - Montezuma Avenue in around 5h 12m.

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