Transportation options in the Ruidoso, NM Metro Area are fairly limited. Public transportation is mainly provided by two companies: First Transit and SunTran. The former provides demand response service for fixed-route services in Ruidoso and the surrounding area, while the latter serves the greater Lincoln County with trips to Carrizozo, Capitan, Fort Stanton, Hondo, Nogal, Picacho and Tinnie. For those traveling between cities within the metro area, there are two bus routes that run daily from Ruidoso to Alamogordo and Roswell. Additionally, Amtrak offers a direct route to El Paso from Ruidoso. For those seeking an alternative mode of transport there is a regional shuttle that operates between various points within the metro area. Finally, taxi services are also available for quick trips around town or when traveling further distances.