There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Ruidoso by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport, bus
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport (ROW)plane MCI - ROW
- Take the bus from Roswell Pecos Trails Transit to Ruidosobus
8h 57m$148–652Bus via Amarillo
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus
- Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Ruidosobus
19h 59m$171–263Train, bus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit)bus
- Take the bus from Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) to Ruidosobus
25h 36m$302–617Drive 821 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Ruidosocar 821 mi
15h 43m$150–217Fly to El Paso International Airport, bus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane MCI - ELP
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Ruidosobus
13h 4m$291–1,196Bus
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus Kansas City
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Ruidosobus Greyhound US1190S
23h 19m$184–240
Kansas City (MCI) to Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport (ROW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Ruidoso is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 15h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Ruidoso is to fly and bus which takes 8h 57m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City to Ruidoso. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Ruidoso via Tulsa Bus Station and Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 59m.
The distance between Kansas City and Ruidoso is 792 miles. The road distance is 825.8 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Ruidoso without a car is to bus via Amarillo which takes 19h 59m and costs $170 - $270.
It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Kansas City to Ruidoso, including transfers.
Kansas City to Ruidoso bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.
Kansas City to Ruidoso bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tulsa station.
Ruidoso is 1h behind Kansas City. It is currently 8:28 AM in Kansas City and 7:28 AM in Ruidoso.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Ruidoso is 826 miles. It takes approximately 15h 43m to drive from Kansas City to Ruidoso.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Ruidoso, NM, USA?
You can take a bus from Kansas City to Ruidoso via Tulsa Bus Station, Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta, and Ruidoso in around 19h 59m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to El Paso International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Kansas City to El Paso International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from Kansas City to El Paso International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Kansas City to El Paso International Airport via San Antonio
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Kansas City to El Paso International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
Flights from Kansas City to El Paso International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Roswell Pecos Trails Transit to Ruidoso
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Ruidoso
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) to Ruidoso
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Paso Bus Station to Ruidoso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Paso Bus Station to Ruidoso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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