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White Sands National Monument
Public Transportation

No public transportation serves the park. Cars may be rented in Alamogordo, Las Cruces, and El Paso.

The closest airport is in El Paso, TX, about 85 miles from the park.

Did You Know?  

Did You Know?
Unlike most other birds, which have three front toes and one back toe, the roadrunner has two front and two back toes, allowing it to run down its prey. Look for its distinct X-shaped tracks on the white sands.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:23 EST