There are 4 ways to get from Rio Rancho to Sun City by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, tram, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
10h 57m$135–192Drive 431.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rio Rancho to Sun Citycar 431.3 mi
7h 35m$79–114Line 157 bus to Albuquerque International Airport, fly, line 1 bus, tram, line 106 bus
- Take the bus from Golf Course @ Ellison to Montaño @ Montaño Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Phoenix (PHX)plane ABQ - PHX
- Take the bus from Washington St & 41st Pl to Greg Stanton CSbus
- Take the tram from Van Buren/Central Ave to Metro Pkwytram
- Take the bus from Thelda Williams TC to Peoria Av & 99th Avbus
7h 34m$197–659Line 157 bus, line 50 bus, shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly, tram, line 106 bus
- Take the bus from NW Transit Center to Montaño @ Montaño Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from A.T.C. to Sunport @ Arrivals Levelbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SAF - PHX
- Take the tram from Van Buren/Central Ave to Metro Pkwytram
- Take the bus from Thelda Williams TC to Peoria Av & 99th Avbus
9h 16m$132–414
Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Phoenix (PHX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rio Rancho to Sun City is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Rio Rancho to Sun City is to line 157 bus and fly and line 1 bus and tram and line 106 bus which takes 7h 34m and costs $190 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Rio Rancho to Sun City station. However, there are services departing from Ellison @ North Seven Bar Loop and arriving at Phoenix Bus Station via Montaño Transit Center Bay A and Albuquerque Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
The distance between Rio Rancho and Sun City is 505 miles. The road distance is 433.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rio Rancho to Sun City without a car is to bus which takes 10h 57m and costs $130 - $200.
It takes approximately 10h 57m to get from Rio Rancho to Sun City, including transfers.
Rio Rancho to Sun City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
Rio Rancho to Sun City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Sun City is 1h behind Rio Rancho. It is currently 4:51 AM in Rio Rancho and 3:51 AM in Sun City.
Yes, the driving distance between Rio Rancho to Sun City is 434 miles. It takes approximately 7h 35m to drive from Rio Rancho to Sun City.
What companies run services between Rio Rancho, NM, USA and Sun City, AZ, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $85–130 and the journey takes 8h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Phone
- +1 (602) 253-5000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Valley Metro
Tram from Van Buren/Central Ave to Metro Pkwy
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro
Tram from Van Buren/Central Ave to Metro Pkwy
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
Bus from NW Transit Center to Montaño @ Montaño Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- ABQ Ride
- Children 0-10, adults 62+, students, Medicare, military and veterans
- $0
- Riders 11-61
- $1
Bus from A.T.C. to Sunport @ Arrivals Level
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- ABQ Ride
- Children 0-10, adults 62+, students, Medicare, military and veterans
- $0
- Riders 11-61
- $1
- Phone
- +1 (602) 253-5000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Valley Metro
Bus from Washington St & 41st Pl to Greg Stanton CS
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro
Bus from Thelda Williams TC to Peoria Av & 99th Av
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro
Bus from Thelda Williams TC to Peoria Av & 99th Av
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro
- Phone
- +1-575-613-3256
- [email protected]
- Website
- Taos Rides
Shuttle from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $75–85
- Website
- Taos Rides
- Schedules at
- Taos Rides
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