What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Fe to Ruidoso?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Fe to Ruidoso is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Fe to Ruidoso?

The fastest way to get from Santa Fe to Ruidoso is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Fe and Ruidoso?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Fe to Ruidoso. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Center and arriving at Ruidoso via Santa Fe Place, Santa Fe - Dulceria, Amador & McSwain and Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.

How far is it from Santa Fe to Ruidoso?

The distance between Santa Fe and Ruidoso is 409 miles. The road distance is 192.8 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Fe to Ruidoso without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Fe to Ruidoso without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 34m and costs $60 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Santa Fe to Ruidoso?

It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Santa Fe to Ruidoso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Fe to Ruidoso bus from?

Santa Fe to Ruidoso bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Santa Fe - Dulceria station.

Where does the Santa Fe to Ruidoso bus arrive?

Santa Fe to Ruidoso bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Las Cruces, NM station.

Can I drive from Santa Fe to Ruidoso?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Fe to Ruidoso is 193 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Santa Fe to Ruidoso.

Where can I stay near Ruidoso?

There are 484+ hotels available in Ruidoso.

Santa Fe to Ruidoso - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Fe to Ruidoso by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit)bus
3. Take the bus from Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) to Ruidosobus
9h 34m
$64–122
Drive 191.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Fe to Ruidosocar 191.7 mi
4h 7m
$35–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Fe - Dulceria to Las Cruces, NMbus Denver to El Paso
2. Take the bus from Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) to Ruidosobus Greyhound US1190S
11h 11m
$75–121

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Distance: 406.6 mi
Duration: 9h 34m

What companies run services between Santa Fe, NM, USA and Ruidoso, NM, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Transit Center to Ruidoso via Santa Fe Place, Santa Fe - Dulceria, Las Cruces, NM, Amador & McSwain, Mvitt, Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit), and Ruidoso in around 11h 11m.

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