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How to get fromIndianapolis to Philmont Scout Ranchby plane, shuttle, taxi, bus, car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis to Philmont Scout Ranch by plane, shuttle, taxi, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane IND - SAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Taos, NMshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Taos, NM to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    10h 29m
    $307–812

  2. Fly to San Luis Valley Regional Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS)plane plane IND - ALS
    2. Drive from San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) to Philmont Scout Ranchcar car
    9h 25m
    $117–482

  3. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Trinidadbus bus
    4. Drive from Trinidad to Philmont Scout Ranchcar car
    28h 16m
    $239–365

  4. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Philmont Scout Ranchcar car
    29h 50m
    $775–1,292

  5. Drive  1,131.4 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Philmont Scout Ranchcar car 1,131.4 mi
    19h 32m
    $207–299

  6. Fly to Albuquerque International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane IND - ABQ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Taos, NMshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Taos, NM to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    11h 37m
    $362–1,042

  7. Fly to Denver, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Denver (DEN)plane plane IND - DEN
    2. Take the bus from Denver to Trinidadbus bus
    3. Drive from Trinidad to Philmont Scout Ranchcar car
    11h 9m
    $178–464

  8. Fly to Taos Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Taos Regional Airport (TSM)plane plane IND - TSM
    2. Take the taxi from Taos Regional Airport (TSM) to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    9h 55m
    $232–732

Indianapolis (IND) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,270.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 29m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Philmont Scout Ranch, NM, USA?

There is no direct connection from Indianapolis to Philmont Scout Ranch. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Indianapolis Airport, walk to Indianapolis (IND) airport, fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF), walk to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport, take the shuttle to Taos, NM, then take the taxi to Philmont Scout Ranch. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Philmont Scout Ranch via St Louis Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Trinidad in around 28h 16m.

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