Ruidoso, NM Commuting


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United States / New Mexico / No Metro Area / Lincoln County / Ruidoso / Zip Codes
Ruidoso, NM is a small town located in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It's known for its skiing resorts and plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy. Despite its small size, Ruidoso offers a variety of public transportation to get around the town and surrounding areas. Depending on where you are traveling within the city limits, you have several options; from buses that run through downtown to a free shuttle service operated by the local hotels. There is also a taxi service available. For those who prefer to drive themselves, there are plenty of car rental services and parking lots located throughout Ruidoso. Additionally, many people choose to ride bikes or walk around the city as it is relatively flat with minimal traffic. No matter which option you choose, there is sure to be something suitable for everyone looking to explore Ruidoso and its surroundings.

The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Ruidoso takes 16.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.

How people in Ruidoso get to work:
- 75.9% drive their own car alone
- 15.3% carpool with others
- 4.1% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit
     Commute Time To Work

  TransportationRuidoso, New MexicoUnited States
  11.026.8
  Commute Mode
  78.2%73.2%
  7.3%8.6%
  0.2%4.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  1.6%2.5%
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Over 2 years ago

Best place in NM to live , unless you like crowds, traffic, crime, and concrete. Plenty of jobs and min wage is now close to $12/hr. Housing is a little pricey but  More

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Over 2 years ago

I love Ruidoso, or "noisy river". I have always visited but now i live here. Was my first choice if I ever moved. I am so glad I left El Paso, was getting way to big  More

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I’ve lived in this town for nine years and loved it. The weather is by far the best thing about this town. Just don’t be a “rude Texan,“ and you will be fine. Try not to  More

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