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How to get fromAlbuquerque to White Sands National Monumentby bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Albuquerque to White Sands National Monument by bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Hatchbus bus Denver
    2. Drive from Hatch to White Sands National Monumentcar car
    4h 26m
    $73–96

  2. Drive 231.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Albuquerque to White Sands National Monumentcar car 231.2 mi
    4h 11m
    $43–61

  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 Sands National Monumentcar car
    5h 13m
    $115–133

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit)bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) to Alamogordo Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Alamogordo Bus Station to White Sands National Monumenttaxi taxi
    6h 32m
    $93–144

  5. Bus, taxi via Albuquerque, NM

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque, NM to Las Cruces, NMbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) to Alamogordo Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Alamogordo Bus Station to White Sands National Monumenttaxi taxi
    7h 5m
    $103–141

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 278.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Albuquerque to White Sands National Monument. However, you can take the bus to Hatch then drive to White Sands National Monument. Alternatively, you can drive from Albuquerque to White Sands National Monument in around 4h 11m.

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