Getting There
Getting to Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Going to the park is relatively easy. If you’re flying, it’s only a couple hour drive from El Paso International Airport.
By Air
El Paso International Airport (ELP)
El Paso International Airport is about two hours southwest of the park and is serviced by seven domestic airlines.
By Car
To access Carlsbad Caverns National Park’s only entrance road, Carlsbad Caverns Highway, turn north from US Hwy 62/180 at White’s City, New Mexico—20 miles (32 km) southwest of Carlsbad, New Mexico and 145 miles (233 km) northeast of El Paso, Texas. The entrance road stretches a scenic seven miles (11 km) from the park gate at White’s City to the visitor center and cavern entrance.
Getting Around
The best way to get around the park is by car. For more information about guided cave tours, visit our TOURS PAGE.
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