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How to get fromRio Rancho to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserveby bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Rio Rancho to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve by bus, car, or train

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Walsenburgbus bus El Paso
    2. Drive from Walsenburg to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preservecar car
    8h
    $54–108

  2. Drive 228 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rio Rancho to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preservecar car 228 mi
    4h 42m
    $42–61

  3. Bus, drive via NW Transit Center

    1. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Walsenburgbus bus El Paso
    2. Drive from Walsenburg to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preservecar car
    8h 2m
    $54–108

  4. Bus, drive via Golf Course @ Ellison

    1. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Walsenburgbus bus El Paso
    2. Drive from Walsenburg to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preservecar car
    8h 19m
    $55–108

  5. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Walsenburgbus bus
    3. Drive from Walsenburg to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preservecar car
    10h 18m
    $110–178

  6. Train, bus, drive via Agua Fria

    1. Take the train from Montaño Rail Runner Station to South Capitol Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Santa Fe - Dulceria to Walsenburgbus bus
    3. Drive from Walsenburg to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preservecar car
    10h 46m
    $61–97

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 380.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Rio Rancho, NM, USA and Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Alamosa County, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rio Rancho to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. However, 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 Walsenburg, then drive to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. Alternatively, you can drive from Rio Rancho to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in around 4h 42m.

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