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How to get fromSanta Fe to White Sandsby train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Fe to White Sands by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit)bus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) to White Sandstaxi taxi
    6h 39m
    $111–168

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit)bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mesilla Valley Intermodal Transit Terminal to New Mexico State Universitybus bus
    4. Take the bus from New Mexico State University to Wsmr Hqbus bus
    9h 43m
    $40–80

  3. Drive 266.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Fe to White Sandscar car 266.5 mi
    5h 19m
    $49–71

  4. Train, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Silver City Airport (SVC)plane plane ABQ - SVC
    3. Drive from Silver City Airport (SVC) to White Sandscar car
    6h 47m
    $115–136

Santa Fe to White Sands by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration9h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Fe to White Sands. However, you can take the train to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station, walk to Albuquerque Bus Station, take the bus to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit), then take the taxi to White Sands. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Fe to White Sands in around 5h 19m.

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