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How to get fromRuidoso to Taos Countyby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ruidoso to Taos County by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Albuquerque

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ruidoso to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station to Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot - Montezuma Avenue to Taos County Administration Buildingbus bus 305
    15h 36m
    $94–147

  2. Drive  268.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ruidoso to Taos Countycar car 268.4 mi
    6h 3m
    $49–71

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ruidoso to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Los Lunas Rail Runner Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Lunas Rail Runner Station to South Capitol Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from South Capitol Station - Shelter 8 to Taos County Administration Buildingbus bus 305
    16h 29m
    $115–159

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  • Distance: 582.6 mi
  • Duration: 15h 36m

What companies run services between Ruidoso, NM, USA and Taos County, NM, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ruidoso to Taos County. However, you can take the taxi to Ruidoso, take the bus to El Paso Bus Station, take the bus to Albuquerque Bus Station, walk to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station, take the train to Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station, walk to Santa Fe Depot - Montezuma Avenue, take the bus to Taos County Administration Building, take the line 320 bus to NM-522 & Old High 3, then take the taxi to Taos County. Alternatively, you can drive from Ruidoso to Taos County in around 6h 3m.

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