Student rides
Western New Mexico University rides home, airport runs & game day
Silver City, 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 Silver City 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?
Silver City connects to the relay grid near El Paso, TX (128 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Silver City → Roswell, NM183 mi · $25–$40
- Silver City → Sierra Vista, AZ262 mi · $35–$60
- Silver City → Albuquerque, NM265 mi · $35–$60
- Silver City → Midland, TX298 mi · $40–$70
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Western New Mexico University student travel FAQ
- How do Western New Mexico University students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Silver City 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 Silver City 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.