There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Rio Rancho by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, 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.
Fly to Albuquerque International Airport
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane SAN - ABQ
5h 1m$491–724Fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle
cheapest- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane SAN - SAF
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
8h 15m$128–369Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
21h 4m$526–840Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus N2003 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
23h 30m$170–263Drive 768.5 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Rio Ranchocar 768.5 mi
13h 7m$141–203
San Diego to Rio Rancho by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Rio Rancho is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 7m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Rio Rancho is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $490 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Rio Rancho. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Ellison @ 7 Bar Loop North via Los Angeles Union Station, A.T.C. and Montaño Transit Center Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Rio Rancho. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 4m.
The distance between San Diego and Rio Rancho is 649 miles. The road distance is 772.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Rio Rancho without a car is to train which takes 21h 4m and costs $500 - $850.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from San Diego to Rio Rancho, including transfers.
San Diego to Rio Rancho bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Rio Rancho train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Rio Rancho is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $490 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $850 and takes 21h 4m, you could also bus, which costs $170 - $270 and takes 23h 30m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Rio Rancho, NM, USA?
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to NW Transit Center via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, A.T.C. , and Montaño Transit Center Bay B in around 21h 4m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $470–750
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–230
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-575-613-3256
- [email protected]
- Website
- Taos Rides
Shuttle from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $75–85
- Website
- Taos Rides
- Schedules at
- Taos Rides
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Booking & Getting There
San Diego to Rio Rancho bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Rio Rancho is 1h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 12:51 AM in San Diego and 1:51 AM in Rio Rancho.
San Diego to Rio Rancho train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Rio Rancho is 773 miles. It takes approximately 13h 7m to drive from San Diego to Rio Rancho.
There are 327+ hotels available in Rio Rancho.