There are 6 ways to get from Rio Rancho to San Antonio by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Albuquerque International Airport to San Antonio International Airport
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane ABQ - SAT
7h 56m$503–955Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to El Paso Bus Stationbus Denver
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1001
17h 58m$125–227Bus via I-35 S Access & Yarrow Blvd
- Take the bus from Albuquerque to El Pasobus Lxus 1122 / ...
- Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus El Paso
17h 29m$157–213Drive 713 mi
- Drive from Rio Rancho to San Antoniocar 713 mi
11h 56m$131–188Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane ABQ - AUS
- Take the bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to San Antonio, TX - E Commerce Stbus
8h 57m$362–934Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to San Antonio International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane SAF - SAT
9h 53m$188–690
Rio Rancho to San Antonio by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rio Rancho to San Antonio is to bus which costs $120 - $230 and takes 17h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Rio Rancho to San Antonio is to fly which takes 7h 56m and costs $500 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rio Rancho to San Antonio. However, there are services departing from NW Transit Center and arriving at Navarro Opposite Villita via Albuquerque, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co and I-35 S Access & Yarrow Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 29m.
The distance between Rio Rancho and San Antonio is 639 miles. The road distance is 717.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rio Rancho to San Antonio without a car is to bus via I-35 S Access & Yarrow Blvd which takes 17h 29m and costs $150 - $220.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Rio Rancho to San Antonio, including transfers.
Rio Rancho to San Antonio bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Albuquerque station.
The best way to get from Rio Rancho to San Antonio is to fly which takes 7h 56m and costs $500 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus via I-35 S Access & Yarrow Blvd, which costs $150 - $220 and takes 17h 29m.
Rio Rancho to San Antonio bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at El Paso station.
San Antonio is 1h ahead of Rio Rancho. It is currently 11:17 AM in Rio Rancho and 12:17 PM in San Antonio.
What companies run services between Rio Rancho, NM, USA and San Antonio, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from NW Transit Center to Navarro Opposite Villita via Montaño @ Montaño Transit Center, Albuquerque, El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co, and I-35 S Access & Yarrow Blvd in around 17h 29m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Albuquerque to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $45–70
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Rio Rancho to San Antonio is 717 miles. It takes approximately 11h 56m to drive from Rio Rancho to San Antonio.
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