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How to get fromAustin to Ruidoso Downsby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Ruidoso Downs by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus Houston
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Ruidosobus bus Greyhound US1190S
    12h 45m
    $139–296

  2. Drive 572.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Austin to Ruidoso Downscar car 572.9 mi
    10h 52m
    $105–151

  3. Fly to Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport (ROW)plane plane AUS - ROW
    2. Take the bus from Roswell Pecos Trails Transit to Ruidosobus bus
    8h 7m
    $113–513

  4. Bus via San Antonio

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Ruidosobus bus
    18h 40m
    $123–245

  5. Fly to El Paso International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane AUS - ELP
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Ruidosobus bus
    9h 50m
    $232–1,044

  6. Fly to Sierra Blanca Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI)plane plane AUS - RUI
    7h 49m
    $171–692

Austin to Ruidoso Downs by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration18h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 801.6 mi
  • Duration: 12h 45m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Ruidoso Downs, NM, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Austin to Ruidoso via Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, and El Paso Bus Station in around 12h 45m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI) once daily.

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