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

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There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix to White Sands National Monument by bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Las Cruces, NMbus bus Cbx
    2. Drive from Las Cruces, NM to White Sands National Monumentcar car
    8h 9m
    $68–108

  2. Drive 417.7 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to White Sands National Monumentcar car 417.7 mi
    7h 42m
    $77–111

  3. Fly to Silver City Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Silver City Airport (SVC)plane plane PHX - SVC
    2. Drive from Silver City Airport (SVC) to White Sands National Monumentcar car
    5h 6m
    $147–990

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Alamogordo Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Alamogordo Bus Station to White Sands National Monumenttaxi taxi
    10h 17m
    $151–200

  5. Bus, taxi via Las Cruces

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Las Cruces, NMbus bus Cbx
    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
    10h 19m
    $117–173

  6. Bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train 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
    10h 27m
    $114–184

  7. Fly to El Paso International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane PHX - ELP
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Alamogordo Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Alamogordo Bus Station to White Sands National Monumenttaxi taxi
    8h 44m
    $273–537

Phoenix (PHX) to Silver City Airport (SVC) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 448.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Phoenix to White Sands National Monument. However, you can take the vehicle to 24th St/Jefferson, walk to Phoenix, take the bus to Las Cruces, NM, then drive to White Sands National Monument. Alternatively, you can drive from Phoenix to White Sands National Monument in around 7h 42m.

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