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How to get fromRio Rancho to Mesa Verde National Parkby bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Rio Rancho to Mesa Verde National Park by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive via Bernalillo

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    1. Take the bus from Bernalillo to Durangobus bus Greyhound US1194S
    2. Drive from Durango to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    8h
    $40–82

  2. Drive 252 mi

    1. Drive from Rio Rancho to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car 252 mi
    5h
    $46–67

  3. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)plane plane ABQ - DRO
    2. Drive from Durango-Airport-DRO to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    8h 40m
    $93–451

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus bus Greyhound US1194S
    2. Drive from Durango to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    8h 7m
    $44–86

Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Rio Rancho, NM, USA and Mesa Verde National Park, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rio Rancho to Mesa Verde National Park. However, you can take the line 157 bus to Montaño @ Montaño Transit Center, walk to Montaño Rail Runner Station, take the train to Sandoval County/U.S. 550 Rail Runner Station, walk to Bernalillo, take the bus to Durango, then drive to Mesa Verde National Park. Alternatively, you can drive from Rio Rancho to Mesa Verde National Park in around 5h.

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