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How to get fromRuidoso to Californiaby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Ruidoso to California by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus to El Paso International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ruidoso to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ELP - SAN
    9h 17m
    $197–545

  2. Bus via Las Cruces

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ruidoso to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit)bus bus Greyhound US1190S
    2. Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to E 6th St / Wall - Los Angelesbus bus El Paso
    18h 22m
    $131–193

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ruidoso to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1190S
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus El Paso
    17h 59m
    $159–218

  4. Drive  844.4 mi

    1. Drive from Ruidoso to Los Angelescar car 844.4 mi
    14h 35m
    $155–223

  5. Bus to El Paso International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ruidoso to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ELP - LAX
    9h 47m
    $242–663

  6. Bus to Abraham González International Airport, fly to Tijuana International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ruidoso to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Abraham González International Airport (CJS) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane plane CJS - TIJ
    10h 21m
    $167–388

  7. Bus #2 (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Ruidoso to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit)bus bus Greyhound US1190S
    2. Take the bus from Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1001
    19h 44m
    $161–243

El Paso International Airport (ELP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration3h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 826.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 17m

What companies run services between Ruidoso, NM, USA and California, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Ruidoso to 612 Wall St - Los Angeles via Ruidoso, El Paso Bus Station, and El Paso in around 17h 59m.

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