Transportation in Ruidoso, NM
Ruidoso is located in the south-central part of New Mexico, about halfway between Albuquerque and El Paso. The area is not on a major interstate highway but has excellent state highway access from the north, east, and west. With this area being a drivers
market, you will need a vehicle to get from your cabin to wherever you want to pursue. During the winter months during inclement weather, a 4-wheel drive will be advisable.
Sierra Blanca Regional Airport services private aircraft in and out of Ruidoso. If you choose to fly via commercial airline, check fares to Albuquerque (180 miles), El Paso (130 miles), and Roswell (75 miles, with daily service to and from Dallas and Phoenix).
Shuttle Ruidoso (877) 903-7483 or (575) 257-1815
Need a ride to the airport or just transportation for the night out on the town? Call Shuttle Ruidoso to accommodate your needs. They do operate on a reservation-only basis so plan accordingly. They can deliver you to and from the airports in El Paso,
Albuquerque, Roswell, or Sierra Blanca Regional and also provide transportation for shopping, dining, a night on the town.
Dollar Cab (575) 937-6803
Enterprise Rent-A-Car 643 Sudderth, Ruidoso (575) 257-1154
Ruidoso Ford Car Rentals (575) 378-4400
Ruidoso Bus Station
Apache Motel
344 Sudderth Drive, Ruidoso
Main: (575) 257-2660
Greyhound: (575) 257-2600
Buses stop in the rear parking lot of the Apache Motel. Enter on Service.
Hours of operation subject to change. Please call to verify hours before making travel arrangements.
Bus Station - Mon. – Sun. | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Ticketing - Mon. – Sun. | 9:00am – 5:00pm
TNM&O Bus Lines serves the community with connections to anywhere you want to go in the United States.
Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (575) 336-8111
The local airport, located 18 miles northeast of Ruidoso, is open to private aircraft. The AWOS number is (575) 336-8455.