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How to get fromIrvine to Rio Ranchoby plane, train (Amtrak), taxi, bus, car, train, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Irvine to Rio Rancho by plane, train (Amtrak), taxi, bus, car, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Albuquerque International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SNA - ABQ
    8h 2m
    $88–485

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane LAX - ABQ
    7h 59m
    $82–388

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train Southwest Chief
    19h 26m
    $478–761

  4. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Irvine to Montclair Transcentertaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    19h 37m
    $264–371

  5. Drive  779.9 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Rio Ranchocar car 779.9 mi
    12h 46m
    $129–186

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane BUR - ABQ
    8h 34m
    $91–455

  7. Train, line 62 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport, line 157 bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Norwalk / Imperial to 226th / Norwalkbus bus
    3. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane LGB - ABQ
    4. Take the bus from Montaño Transit Center Bay B to Ellison @ Golf Coursebus bus
    9h 5m
    $141–767

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane SAN - ABQ
    9h 10m
    $112–451

  9. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane LAX - SAF
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle bus
    9h 26m
    $142–382

Irvine to Rio Rancho by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$478Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 667.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Rio Rancho, NM, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $470–750 and the journey takes 15h 57m.

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