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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Fe to Ruidoso Downs is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Fe to Ruidoso Downs is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Fe and Ruidoso Downs?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Fe to Ruidoso Downs. 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 6m.

How far is it from Santa Fe to Ruidoso Downs?

The distance between Santa Fe and Ruidoso Downs is 406 miles. The road distance is 195.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Fe to Ruidoso Downs without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 30m and costs $50 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Santa Fe to Ruidoso Downs, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Santa Fe to Ruidoso Downs bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Fe to Ruidoso Downs?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Fe to Ruidoso Downs is 195 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Santa Fe to Ruidoso Downs.

Where can I stay near Ruidoso Downs?

There are 458+ hotels available in Ruidoso Downs.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Fe to Ruidoso Downs 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 30m
$53–108
Drive 194.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Fe to Ruidoso Downscar 194.2 mi
4h 12m
$36–52
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 6m
$64–107

Santa Fe to Ruidoso Downs by train and bus

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9h 30mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 403.4 mi
Duration: 9h 30m

What companies run services between Santa Fe, NM, USA and Ruidoso Downs, 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, and Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) in around 11h 6m.

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