What is the cheapest way to get from Española to Ruidoso?

The cheapest way to get from Española to Ruidoso is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Española to Ruidoso?

The fastest way to get from Española to Ruidoso is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Española and Ruidoso?

No, there is no direct bus from Española to Ruidoso. However, there are services departing from N Riverside Drive & E Laguna Street and arriving at Ruidoso via South Capitol Station, Santa Fe Place, Santa Fe - Dulceria, Amador & McSwain and Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

How far is it from Española to Ruidoso?

The distance between Española and Ruidoso is 434 miles. The road distance is 218.5 miles.

How do I travel from Española to Ruidoso without a car?

The best way to get from Española to Ruidoso without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 4m and costs $60 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Española to Ruidoso?

It takes approximately 11h 4m to get from Española to Ruidoso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Española to Ruidoso bus from?

Española to Ruidoso bus services, operated by North Central RTD, depart from N Riverside Drive & E Laguna Street station.

Where does the Española to Ruidoso bus arrive?

Española to Ruidoso bus services, operated by North Central RTD, arrive at South Capitol Station - Shelter 8.

Can I drive from Española to Ruidoso?

Yes, the driving distance between Española to Ruidoso is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Española to Ruidoso.

Where can I stay near Ruidoso?

There are 484+ hotels available in Ruidoso.

Española to Ruidoso - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Española to Ruidoso by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit)bus
3. Take the bus from Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) to Ruidosobus
11h 4m
$64–123
Drive 217.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Española to Ruidosocar 217.2 mi
4h 39m
$40–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from N Riverside Drive & E Laguna Street to South Capitol Station - Shelter 8bus 305
2. Take the bus from Santa Fe - Dulceria to Las Cruces, NMbus
3. Take the bus from Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) to Ruidosobus
11h 55m
$75–121

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Distance: 431.4 mi
Duration: 11h 4m

What companies run services between Española, NM, USA and Ruidoso, NM, USA?

You can take a bus from N Riverside Drive & E Laguna Street to Ruidoso via South Capitol Station, Santa Fe Place, Santa Fe - Dulceria, Las Cruces, NM, Amador & McSwain, Mvitt, Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit), and Ruidoso in around 11h 55m.

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