Student rides
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology rides home, airport runs & game day
Socorro, New Mexico· four-year· 1,000–4,999 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Socorro and drivers already going your way bid on your trip. Long journeys chain roughly 150-mile relay legs — each driver stays close to home, and your fare stays low.
Where can you go from campus?
Socorro connects to the relay grid near Albuquerque, NM (72 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Socorro → Farmington, NM168 mi · $20–$40
- Socorro → Roswell, NM193 mi · $25–$45
- Socorro → Clovis, NM230 mi · $30–$55
- Socorro → El Paso, TX265 mi · $35–$60
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology student travel FAQ
- How do New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Socorro bid on the trip, and you choose the offer that fits your budget. For long trips, the relay grid chains short legs so each driver stays close to home.
- What does a ride from Socorro cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Yes. Airport runs are among the most common student Quests. Post your flight time and local drivers will bid on getting you there.