There are 4 ways to get from Bismarck to Rio Rancho by plane, bus, train, 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 Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane BIS - ABQ
7h 46m$113–573Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain
46h 5m$1,024–1,693Drive 1,077.9 mi
- Drive from Bismarck to Rio Ranchocar 1,077.9 mi
20h 42m$178–258Fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane BIS - SAF
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
8h 49m$156–501
Bismarck to Rio Rancho by bus, foot, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bismarck to Rio Rancho is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 20h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Bismarck to Rio Rancho is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $110 - $600.
The distance between Bismarck and Rio Rancho is 888 miles. The road distance is 1084.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bismarck to Rio Rancho without a car is to bus and train which takes 46h 5m and costs $1,000 - $1,700.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Bismarck to Rio Rancho, including transfers.
Rio Rancho is 1h behind Bismarck. It is currently 6:32 AM in Bismarck and 5:32 AM in Rio Rancho.
Yes, the driving distance between Bismarck to Rio Rancho is 1084 miles. It takes approximately 20h 42m to drive from Bismarck to Rio Rancho.
There are 342+ hotels available in Rio Rancho.
What companies run services between Bismarck, ND, USA and Rio Rancho, NM, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 4 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Bismarck to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–140
- 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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