These are the same steps our staff use when they help someone. "They" means the person who needs help: you, or someone you are helping. Go in order, and call ahead when you can.
1Before you go
The Silver City bus (Corre Caminos) is free and runs Monday to Friday only, about 7:35am to 4:30pm. There are no buses on weekends or holidays, so plan to walk on Saturdays and Sundays.
Most places below are a 10 to 20 minute walk from the Silver City Gospel Mission at 111 S. Texas St. Each walk below has a button that opens a map with the route drawn on it in a new tab. Print the map from there.
Bring
- water, a jacket in cold months, and a bag for food
2The Silver City bus (Silver Route)
The Silver Route bus loops around Silver City once an hour. It goes one way only, in a big circle.
The bus stops at Spring St. and Texas St., at the Mission's corner, at about 7:57, 8:57, 9:57, 10:57, 11:57, 12:57, 1:57, 2:57 and 3:57.
From the Mission's stop the bus goes north: Bullard and 7th (3 minutes later), College and Pope by HMS (4 minutes), WNMU (6 minutes), Food Basket on 13th St. near The Commons (14 minutes), Walmart (28 minutes), then around to Gila Regional and back.
Tap the map and schedule below to see every stop and time. The fares printed on the old map no longer apply: the bus is free now.
Corre Caminos Public Transit
Silver Route bus map and schedule (Silver City)
575-388-3180
3033 Hwy 180 E (bus terminal), Silver City · Buses Mon-Fri, leave the terminal every hour 7:35am-3:35pm
3Walking from the Mission
🚶 St. Vincent de Paul food pantry, 414 N. Bayard St.: about 7 minutes
🚶 Street Outreach at the OASIS, 714 N. Bullard St. (free weekend meals): about 8 minutes
🚶 HMS clinic, 1007 N. Pope St.: about 10 minutes
🚶 Silver City Senior Center, 205 W. Victoria St. (lunch for 60+): about 15 minutes, uphill from the Mission. If the hill is hard, the bus may be easier and faster: the closest stops are Chevron on Hwy 90 and La Capilla (Victoria and Hwy 90 is a call-ahead stop).
🚶 SPIN shelter, 610 N. Silver St. (7th and Gold): about 15 minutes
🚶 The Commons food pantry and community dinner, 501 E. 13th St.: about 20 minutes, uphill. Or take the bus to the Food Basket stop.
🚶 WNMU mobile pantry (Student Memorial Building): about 20 to 25 minutes, uphill. Or take the bus to the WNMU stop.
Recreation Center (senior food boxes), 900 E. 32nd St.: about 50 minutes. The bus is easier.
Gila Regional hospital, 1313 E. 32nd St.: about 1 hour. Take the bus.
4By bus to food, meals and shelter in Silver City
To The Commons pantry (Tue-Thu 11am-3pm): get on at Spring and Texas at :57, get off at Food Basket on 13th St. about 14 minutes later, then walk 2 or 3 minutes.
🚶 From the Food Basket bus stop to The Commons
To the OASIS or SPIN: get on at :57 and get off at Bullard and 7th at the top of the hour. The OASIS is right there. SPIN is about a 10 minute walk east on 7th St.
🚶 From the Bullard and 7th bus stop to the OASIS
🚶 From the Bullard and 7th bus stop to the SPIN shelter
To WNMU: get on at :57 and get off at the WNMU stop about 6 minutes later.
🚶 From College and Pope (the stop before WNMU) to the Student Memorial Building
To the Recreation Center or Gila Regional: get on at :57. The bus goes around by Walmart and reaches 32nd St. about 40 minutes later.
🚶 From the Gila Regional bus stop to the Recreation Center (senior food boxes)
Going back: stay on the loop. It always comes back around to Spring and Texas at :57.
5Santa Clara, Bayard and Hurley (Copper Route)
The Copper Route bus goes from the bus terminal and Walmart to Arenas Valley, Santa Clara, Bayard and Hurley, Monday to Friday. It does not come downtown, so change buses at the terminal.
Example trip to Bayard: Silver Route from Spring and Texas at 8:57, arrive at the terminal about 9:30, Copper Route leaves 9:55, arrive at Bayard City Hall about 10:32. Back: Bayard City Hall 12:59, terminal 1:30, Silver Route 1:35, Spring and Texas 1:57.
Example trip to the Santa Clara Senior Center: Spring and Texas 8:57, Copper Route 9:55, Santa Clara City Hall about 10:19. Back: City Hall 11:12 or 1:12.
Corre Caminos Public Transit
Copper Route bus schedule (Santa Clara, Bayard, Hurley)
575-388-3180
3033 Hwy 180 E (bus terminal), Silver City · Mon-Fri; leaves the terminal 7:55, 9:55, 11:55am and 1:55pm
6Other ways to get a ride
Corre Caminos also gives curb-to-curb rides in Silver City by reservation. Anyone can use it. Call one business day to two weeks ahead (Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:50pm). There is a small fee; ask when you call.
Corre Caminos Public Transit
Curb-to-curb ride by reservation (demand response)
575-388-3180
3033 Highway 180 East, Silver City · Book Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:50pm; rides run same days and hours as bus routes
On Medicaid (Turquoise Care)? Your health plan gives free rides to doctor, dental and counseling visits. Book a few days ahead. The number is on your Medicaid card.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico (Turquoise Care)
Free Medicaid rides to medical appointments (BCBS members)
866-913-4342
· Statewide phone/online; booking Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; Ride Assist 24/7 at 866-418-9829
Presbyterian Health Plan
Free Medicaid rides to medical appointments (Presbyterian members)
855-774-7737
· Statewide phone/online; 24/7
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan (Turquoise Care)
Free Medicaid rides to medical appointments (UHC members)
877-236-0826
· Statewide phone/online; Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Molina Healthcare of New Mexico
Member services, including how to book Medicaid rides
844-862-4543
· Statewide phone/online; Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
HMS patients can get free rides to HMS appointments.
Hidalgo Medical Servicesnot yet confirmed: call first
HMS patient transportation (rides to HMS appointments)
575-800-1467
Silver City · Mon-Fri; pick-up times vary by location. Closed weekends.
Veterans can get free rides to VA medical appointments. Book 3 business days ahead.
NM Department of Veterans Services - Rural Veterans Transportation
Free rides to VA appointments
505-429-5906
· Scheduling Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm (closed 12-1 for lunch); request rides at least 3 business days ahead
A bike can make every trip easier. The Bike Works has low-cost used bikes and an Earn-a-Bike program.
The Bike Works
Earn-a-Bike, low-cost used bikes and DIY repair shop
575-388-1444
914 N Pope St, Silver City · Tue-Fri 10am-5:30pm; Sat 10am-4pm
At the Gospel MissionAsk staff about bus help or other ride help from the stuff drawer.
7Evenings and weekends
There are no daytime buses on Saturday or Sunday. Plan to walk to weekend meals at the OASIS (about 8 minutes from the Mission).
Corre Cantinas gives rides home in Silver City on Friday and Saturday nights, 6pm to midnight ($3.50 one way).
Corre Caminos Public Transit
Corre Cantinas safe ride home (Fri-Sat nights)
575-388-3180
Silver City · Fri and Sat 6pm-midnight
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Questions, or want someone to walk through this with you? The Silver City Gospel Mission, 111 S. Texas St., Silver City,
575-388-5071, weekdays 9:00am-1:45pm. Everyone is welcome.