There are 5 ways to get from Rio Rancho to Kansas City by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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, fly to Kansas City
best- Take the bus from Golf Course @ Ellison to Montaño @ Montaño Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Kansas City (MCI)plane ABQ - MCI
7h 9m$431–953Fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane ABQ - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Kansas Citycar
10h 16m$123–588Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
20h 10m$210–552Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 802
21h 39m$160–252Drive 800.8 mi
- Drive from Rio Rancho to Kansas Citycar 800.8 mi
13h 40m$147–212
Rio Rancho to Kansas City by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rio Rancho to Kansas City is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 13h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Rio Rancho to Kansas City is to line 157 bus and fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $430 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rio Rancho to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Ellison @ North Seven Bar Loop and arriving at Kansas City via Montaño Transit Center Bay A, Albuquerque Bus Station and Tulsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Rio Rancho to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at Kansas City via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 10m.
The distance between Rio Rancho and Kansas City is 762 miles. The road distance is 805.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rio Rancho to Kansas City without a car is to train which takes 20h 10m and costs $210 - $550.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Rio Rancho to Kansas City, including transfers.
Rio Rancho to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
Rio Rancho to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Rio Rancho to Kansas City is to train which takes 20h 10m and costs $210 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $260 and takes 21h 39m.
What companies run services between Rio Rancho, NM, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas City once daily. Tickets cost $210–550 and the journey takes 17h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ellison @ North Seven Bar Loop to Kansas City via Montaño @ Montaño Transit Center, Montaño Transit Center Bay A, A.T.C. , Albuquerque Bus Station, and Tulsa in around 21h 39m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Kansas City via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Kansas City via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–550
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Rio Rancho to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tulsa Bus Station.
Kansas City is 1h ahead of Rio Rancho. It is currently 8:53 AM in Rio Rancho and 9:53 AM in Kansas City.
Rio Rancho to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rio Rancho to Kansas City is 805 miles. It takes approximately 13h 40m to drive from Rio Rancho to Kansas City.
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