What is the cheapest way to get from Los Alamos to White Sands?

The cheapest way to get from Los Alamos to White Sands is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Alamos to White Sands?

The fastest way to get from Los Alamos to White Sands is to drive which takes 6h and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Los Alamos and White Sands?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Alamos to White Sands. However, there are services departing from Knecht Street and arriving at Bldg 1506 via Downtown Transit Center, Santa Fe, Albuquerque Bus Station, Mesilla Valley Intermodal Transit Terminal and New Mexico State University. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

How far is it from Los Alamos to White Sands?

The distance between Los Alamos and White Sands is 358 miles. The road distance is 301.2 miles.

How do I travel from Los Alamos to White Sands without a car?

The best way to get from Los Alamos to White Sands without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 8h 38m and costs $110 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Los Alamos to White Sands?

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Los Alamos to White Sands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Alamos to White Sands bus from?

Los Alamos to White Sands bus services, operated by New Mexico Transport, depart from Knecht Street station.

Where does the Los Alamos to White Sands bus arrive?

Los Alamos to White Sands bus services, operated by New Mexico Transport, arrive at Sheridan Avenue Transit Center station.

Can I drive from Los Alamos to White Sands?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Alamos to White Sands is 301 miles. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Los Alamos to White Sands.

Los Alamos to White Sands - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Los Alamos to White Sands by bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Mesa Public Library to NM-599 Stationbus
2. Take the train from Santa Fe County/N.M. 599 Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit)bus
4. Take the taxi from Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) to White Sandstaxi
8h 38m
$112–171
Drive 299.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Los Alamos to White Sandscar 299.4 mi
6h
$55–79
Bus, train to Albuquerque International Airport, fly to Silver City Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Mesa Public Library to NM-599 Stationbus
2. Take the train from Santa Fe County/N.M. 599 Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain
3. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Silver City Airport (SVC)plane ABQ - SVC
4. Drive from Silver City Airport (SVC) to White Sandscar
8h 46m
$116–139
Bus
1. Take the bus from Knecht Street to Sheridan Avenue Transit Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Santa Fe to Albuquerquebus
3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit)bus
4. Take the bus from Mesilla Valley Intermodal Transit Terminal to New Mexico State Universitybus
5. Take the bus from New Mexico State University to Bldg 1506bus
11h 50m
$70–109
Taxi to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to El Paso International Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Los Alamos to Santa-Fe-Airport-SAFtaxi
2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane SAF - ELP
3. Take the bus from Downtown El Paso to New Mexico State Universitybus
4. Take the bus from New Mexico State University to Wsmr Hqbus
11h 20m
$271–983

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

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Distance: 355.4 mi
Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Los Alamos, Los Alamos County, NM, USA and White Sands, NM, USA?

You can take a bus from Knecht Street to Bldg 1506 via Sheridan Avenue Transit Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Albuquerque Bus Station, Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit), Mesilla Valley Intermodal Transit Terminal, and New Mexico State University in around 11h 50m.

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How to get fromLos Alamos to White Sandsby bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

There are 5 ways to get from Los Alamos to White Sands by bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

Bus, train, taxi

Drive 299.4 mi

Bus, train to Albuquerque International Airport, fly to Silver City Airport, drive

Bus

Taxi to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to El Paso International Airport, bus