← Help in Grant County

Needs a ride, a bus ticket, or to get to another town

Use when someone needs a ride in town, a ride to a medical appointment, or a way to get to Deming, Las Cruces or another city.

In danger right now: call 911. Crisis or thoughts of suicide: call or text 988. Not sure where to start? Call the Silver City Gospel Mission: 575-388-5071. Police, fire or sheriff, not an emergency: 575-388-8840 (Central Dispatch). Print our list of phone numbers →
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.

1Find out where and when

You can ask"Where do you need to go, and when?"
You can ask"Is it a medical appointment?"
A medical emergency = call 911. Do not wait for a ride.

2Rides in Silver City and nearby towns

The Corre Caminos bus is free on weekdays.
The Silver Route loops Silver City about every hour (hospital, Food Basket, WNMU, Walmart).
The Copper Route goes to Santa Clara, Bayard and Hurley.
Corre Caminos Public Transit
Public bus
575-388-3180
3033 Highway 180 East, Silver City · Buses Mon-Fri about 7:35am-4:30pm; office Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm. No weekend or holiday service.
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

3Rides to a medical appointment

You can ask"Do you have Medicaid? Which plan: Blue Cross, Presbyterian, UnitedHealthcare or Molina?"
Medicaid members can get free rides to covered appointments. Book ahead.
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
Porter Transportation / Montoya Transportationnot yet confirmed: call first
Medicaid medical rides
575-537-3313
1400 Central Ave., Bayard · Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm
HMS patients can get free rides to HMS clinics. Ask at least 72 hours ahead.
Hidalgo Medical Services
HMS patient transportation (rides to HMS appointments)
575-800-1467
Silver City · Mon-Fri; pick-up times vary by location. Closed weekends.
Age 60 or older: ask the nearest senior center whether it can help with a ride.
Silver City Senior Center (operated by the Village of Santa Clara)
Senior center and Meals on Wheels sign-up
575-597-7124
205 W Victoria St, Silver City · Lunch Mon-Fri 12:00-12:30pm

4Getting to Deming

Corre Caminos runs a Silver City to Deming bus on Tuesdays and Thursdays only.
It leaves Silver City at 6:45am and leaves Deming at 3:45pm. It costs $2.00 one way, exact change.
They must call by 4pm the business day before, or the bus does not run.
Corre Caminos Public Transit
Silver City to Deming bus
575-388-3180
3033 Highway 180 East, Silver City · Tuesdays and Thursdays only

5Going farther (Greyhound or train)

Greyhound does not stop in Silver City. The nearest stop is Deming, at the McDonald's, 721 W. Pine St.
It goes east to El Paso and west to Tucson and Phoenix.
Greyhound - Deming stop
Nearest Greyhound intercity bus stop to Silver City
800-231-2222
721 W. Pine St. (McDonald's), Deming · Per schedule
Amtrak stops in Deming three days a week each way. Buy the ticket ahead.
Amtrak - Deming station (DEM)
Sunset Limited passenger train stop (Deming)
1-800-872-7245
400 E Railroad Ave, Deming · Train three days a week each direction; check current timetable
Bring
  • Ticket
  • photo ID
Youth age 12-21 going home to family can get a free Greyhound ticket:
National Runaway Safeline - Home Free
Free Greyhound ticket home for runaway and homeless youth
800-786-2929
· Statewide phone/online; 24/7

6Ask about a bus ticket from the Mission

At the Gospel MissionAsk staff about a bus ticket from the stuff drawer.
St. Francis Newman Center (Catholic parish)
Associates emergency help (rent, utilities, medicine)
575-388-4933
914 W. 13th St. (south side ramp), Silver City · 2nd and 4th Saturday, 8:00 am

This guide is general information only, not medical, legal or other professional advice. Places and rules change, so please call before you go. In an emergency, call 911; in a mental health crisis, call or text 988. Disclaimer

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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.