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How to get fromAlbuquerque to White Sandsby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Albuquerque to White Sands by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit)bus bus Greyhound US1140D
    2. Take the taxi from Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) to White Sandstaxi taxi
    4h 4m
    $111–162

  2. Drive 243.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Albuquerque to White Sandscar car 243.3 mi
    3h 46m
    $45–65

  3. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Silver City Airport (SVC)plane plane ABQ - SVC
    2. Drive from Silver City Airport (SVC) to White Sandscar car
    4h 33m
    $109–128

Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Silver City Airport (SVC) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and White Sands, NM, USA?

There is no direct connection from Albuquerque to White Sands. However, you can take the bus to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) then take the taxi to White Sands. Alternatively, you can drive from Albuquerque to White Sands in around 3h 46m.

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