There are 3 ways to get from Taos County to Ruidoso by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Paseo del Pueblo Sur & Chamisa Road SB to Santa Fe Depot - Montezuma Avenuebus 305
- Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit)bus
- Take the bus from Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) to Ruidosobus
12h 35m$99–148Drive 270.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Taos County to Ruidosocar 270.9 mi
5h 59m$48–70Bus
- Take the bus from Taos County Administration Building to Santa Fe Depot - Montezuma Avenuebus 305
- Take the bus from Santa Fe to Albuquerquebus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit)bus
- Take the bus from Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) to Ruidosobus
14h 6m$118–163
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Taos County to Ruidoso is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Taos County to Ruidoso is to drive which takes 5h 59m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Taos County to Ruidoso. However, there are services departing from NM-522 & Old High 3 and arriving at Ruidoso via Taos County Administration Building, Guadalupe @ Garfield OB, Santa Fe, Albuquerque Bus Station and Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 6m.
The distance between Taos County and Ruidoso is 493 miles. The road distance is 272.4 miles.
The best way to get from Taos County to Ruidoso without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 35m and costs $95 - $150.
It takes approximately 12h 35m to get from Taos County to Ruidoso, including transfers.
Taos County to Ruidoso bus services, operated by North Central RTD, depart from Taos County Administration Building station.
Taos County to Ruidoso bus services, operated by North Central RTD, arrive at Santa Fe Depot - Montezuma Avenue station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taos County to Ruidoso is 272 miles. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Taos County to Ruidoso.
There are one+ hotels available in Ruidoso.
What companies run services between Taos County, NM, USA and Ruidoso, NM, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Taos County to Ruidoso via NM-522 & Old High 3, Taos County Administration Building, Santa Fe Depot - Montezuma Avenue, Guadalupe @ Garfield OB, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Albuquerque Bus Station, Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit), and Ruidoso in around 14h 6m.
- Phone
- 1-866-795-7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rio Metro Regional Transit District
Train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Rio Metro Regional Transit District
- Phone
- 1.866.206.0754
- Website
- NCRTD
Bus from Paseo del Pueblo Sur & Chamisa Road SB to Santa Fe Depot - Montezuma Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- NCRTD
- Passenger
- $0
Bus from Taos County Administration Building to Santa Fe Depot - Montezuma Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- NCRTD
- Passenger
- $0
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) to Ruidoso
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) to Ruidoso
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 505-850-3880
- Website
- ABQ Express Shuttle
Bus from Santa Fe to Albuquerque
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $33
- Schedules at
- ABQ Express Shuttle
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