What is the cheapest way to get from Rio Rancho to South Padre Island?

The cheapest way to get from Rio Rancho to South Padre Island is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 17h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rio Rancho to South Padre Island?

The fastest way to get from Rio Rancho to South Padre Island is to fly and taxi which takes 8h 26m and costs $200 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Rio Rancho and South Padre Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Rio Rancho to South Padre Island. However, there are services departing from Ellison @ North Seven Bar Loop and arriving at Las Palmas Port Isabel via Montaño Transit Center Bay A, ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center, El Paso Bus Station, San Antonio Bus Station and La Plaza at Brownsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 9m.

How far is it from Rio Rancho to South Padre Island?

The distance between Rio Rancho and South Padre Island is 870 miles. The road distance is 1009.9 miles.

How do I travel from Rio Rancho to South Padre Island without a car?

The best way to get from Rio Rancho to South Padre Island without a car is to bus which takes 28h 9m and costs $190 - $380.

How long does it take to get from Rio Rancho to South Padre Island?

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Rio Rancho to South Padre Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rio Rancho to South Padre Island bus from?

Rio Rancho to South Padre Island bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center station.

Bus or fly from Rio Rancho to South Padre Island?

The best way to get from Rio Rancho to South Padre Island is to fly which takes 10h 8m and costs $160 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $380 and takes 28h 9m.

Where does the Rio Rancho to South Padre Island bus arrive?

Rio Rancho to South Padre Island bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at El Paso Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Rio Rancho and South Padre Island?

South Padre Island is 1h ahead of Rio Rancho. It is currently 3:30 AM in Rio Rancho and 4:30 AM in South Padre Island.

Can I drive from Rio Rancho to South Padre Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Rio Rancho to South Padre Island is 1010 miles. It takes approximately 17h 7m to drive from Rio Rancho to South Padre Island.

Where can I stay near South Padre Island?

There are 907+ hotels available in South Padre Island.

Rio Rancho to South Padre Island - 7 ways to travel via plane, taxi, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Rio Rancho to South Padre Island by plane, taxi, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane ABQ - HRL
2. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi
8h 26m
$201–633
Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane ABQ - BRO
10h 8m
$168–774
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Albuquerque, NM to El Paso, TXbus
2. Take the bus from Ciudad Juárez to Chihuahuabus
3. Take the bus from Chihuahua to Matamorosbus
4. Drive from Matamoros to South Padre Islandcar
22h 48m
$258–356
Drive 1,004.1 mi
1. Drive from Rio Rancho to South Padre Islandcar 1,004.1 mi
17h 7m
$184–265
Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi
1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane SAF - HRL
3. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi
10h 46m
$271–668
Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane SAF - BRO
11h 19m
$223–709
Bus
1. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to El Paso Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to La Plaza at Brownsvillebus
28h 9m
$197–373

Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) flights

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5h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 865 mi
Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Rio Rancho, NM, USA and South Padre Island, TX, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ellison @ North Seven Bar Loop to South Padre Island via Montaño @ Montaño Transit Center, Montaño Transit Center Bay A, A.T.C. , ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center, El Paso Bus Station, San Antonio Bus Station, La Plaza at Brownsville, and Las Palmas Port Isabel in around 28h 9m.

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How to get fromRio Rancho to South Padre Islandby plane, taxi, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

There are 7 ways to get from Rio Rancho to South Padre Island by plane, taxi, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport

Bus, drive

Drive 1,004.1 mi

Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport

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