There are 2 ways to get from Ruidoso to White Sands by bus (Greyhound) or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ruidoso to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit)bus
- Take the bus from Mesilla Valley Intermodal Transit Terminal to New Mexico State Universitybus
- Take the bus from New Mexico State University to Wsmr Hqbus
6h 12m$33–55Drive 96.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ruidoso to White Sandscar 96.4 mi
1h 54m$18–26
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ruidoso to White Sands is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Ruidoso to White Sands is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Ruidoso to White Sands. However, there are services departing from Ruidoso and arriving at Wsmr Hq via Mesilla Valley Intermodal Transit Terminal and New Mexico State University. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Ruidoso and White Sands is 197 miles. The road distance is 97 miles.
The best way to get from Ruidoso to White Sands without a car is to bus which takes 6h 12m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Ruidoso to White Sands, including transfers.
Ruidoso to White Sands bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ruidoso station.
Ruidoso to White Sands bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ruidoso to White Sands is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Ruidoso to White Sands.
What companies run services between Ruidoso, NM, USA and White Sands, NM, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Ruidoso to Wsmr Hq via Ruidoso, Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit), Mesilla Valley Intermodal Transit Terminal, and New Mexico State University in around 6h 12m.
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ruidoso to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- dot.nm.gov
Bus from Mesilla Valley Intermodal Transit Terminal to New Mexico State University
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.dot.nm.gov/
- Website
- https://www.dot.nm.gov/
Bus from New Mexico State University to Wsmr Hq
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.dot.nm.gov/
- Website
- https://www.dot.nm.gov/
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