TRAVEL TO SILVER CITY
BY ROAD
The main roads into Silver City are US Highway 180 (which runs from Alpine, Arizona to Deming) and Highway 90 (which runs from Lordsburg northeast to Silver City). The nearest Interstate highway is I-10.
From Tucson: take I-10 east to exit 20-B in Lordsburg and Hwy 90 north to Silver City.
From El Paso/Las Cruces: I-10 west to exit 82-A in Deming and Hwy 180 north to Silver City.
From Albuquerque: I-25 south to exit 41. Merge onto NM-26 S/State Rte 543 toward Hatch. Follow NM-26 S to US-180. Turn Right onto US-180 west to Silver City. For a scenic but winding route take 1-25 south to exit 63 Hwy 152 west to Hwy180 west to Silver City
From Alpine, AZ: Hwy 180 southeast to Silver City
BY TRAIN OR BUS
Amtrak has service to Deming (just under an hour south of Silver City) or to Lordsburg (45 minutes south). At present there is no public transportation to Silver City from Lordsburg. There is limited transportation from Deming via Corre Caminos (two trips per day): 575-388-3180 or toll-free at 866-934-3866.
Greyhound has bus service to Deming and Lordsburg.
BY AIR
The local airport: Grant County Airport
The closest commercial airport is Grant County Airport (airport code SVC), is served by Advanced Air. It is a 30-minute drive to Silver City.
Ground transportation is available through Corre Caminos bus/shuttle service (575-388-3180 or toll-free at 866-934-3866).
Enterprise Car Rental has an office in Silver City and can pick up and drop off renters at the airport (575-534-0000 is their local number, or you can make a reservation via their nationwide toll-free number 800-736-8222).
Regional airports:
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) is the furthest away of the three regional airports (4 hour drive); however it is possible catch a connecting flight from here to Grant County Airport (see above).
El Paso International Airport (ELP) is just under three hours away. At present there is no direct transportation to Silver City and you would need to rent a car.
Tucson International Airport (TUS) is three hours away. At present there is no direct transportation to Silver City and you would need to rent a car.
FOR MAPS, GUIDES AND PERSONAL ASSISTANCE:
Murray Ryan Visitor Center
201 N. Hudson Street
Silver City, NM 88061
575-538-5555
Visitor Center Hours, MST:
Monday-Friday 9-5
Saturday – 9-5
Sunday – 10-2
GETTING AROUND ONCE YOU ARE HERE:
Most visitors will find that having a car really helps! But if you are staying close to Silver City’s downtown, there is a lot you can do on foot. There are also bicycle rentals available as well as public transportation.
Car Rental:
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1455 Hwy 180 East, Silver City
Tel.: (575) 534-0000
Bicycle Rental:
Gila Hike and Bike
103 E College Ave, Silver City
575-388-3222
Public Transportation (bus/shuttle):
Corre Caminos
524 Silver Heights Blvd, Silver City
866-934-3866, 575-388-3180