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How to get fromRuidoso to Philmont Scout Ranchby bus, taxi, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ruidoso to Philmont Scout Ranch by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ruidoso to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit)bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Ratonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Raton to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    13h 7m
    $241–348

  2. Drive 290.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ruidoso to Philmont Scout Ranchcar car 290.3 mi
    5h 57m
    $53–77

  3. Drive to Carlsbad, fly, taxi

    1. Drive from Ruidoso to Carlsbad (CNM)car car
    2. Fly from Carlsbad (CNM) to Angel Fire Airport (AXX)plane plane CNM - AXX
    3. Take the taxi from Angel Fire Airport (AXX) to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    8h 30m
    $131–303

  4. Bus, taxi via Las Vegas

    1. Take the bus from Ruidoso to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Las Vegas Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Mora Librarybus bus 810
    4. Take the taxi from Mora Library to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    13h 41m
    $201–283

  5. Bus, taxi via Agua Fria

    1. Take the bus from Ruidoso to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit)bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Santa Fe - Dulceriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Capitol Station - Shelter 8 to Loretto Parking Lotbus bus 305
    4. Take the taxi from Loretto Parking Lot to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    15h 13m
    $177–260

  6. Bus to Las Cruces International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Ruidoso to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit)bus bus
    2. Fly from Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) to Angel Fire Airport (AXX)plane plane LRU - AXX
    3. Take the taxi from Angel Fire Airport (AXX) to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    8h 56m
    $231–438

Carlsbad (CNM) to Angel Fire Airport (AXX) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Ruidoso to Philmont Scout Ranch. However, you can take the taxi to Ruidoso, take the bus to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit), walk to Mvitt, take the bus to Valley & Amador, walk to Las Cruces, NM, take the bus to Raton, then take the taxi to Philmont Scout Ranch. Alternatively, you can drive from Ruidoso to Philmont Scout Ranch in around 5h 57m.

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