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TravelSanta Fe is located in Northern New Mexico, an hour’s drive north of Albuquerque, the state’s largest city and major air gateway. The Albuquerque International Sunport, as the airport is officially known, is serviced by all of the major U.S. airlines. Flying into Albuquerque and renting a car is by far the most popular way of traveling around New Mexico. But not the only way. The Rail Runner provides service to the Santa Fe area as does the bus. The Santa Fe Municipal Airport is open to private aircraft and shuttle services, which are both available from the Albuquerque airport. Downtown Santa Fe and the surrounding historic districts are compact and most conveniently traveled on foot. Rental cars are available in Santa Fe. It is an hour’s drive from the Albuquerque airport to downtown Santa Fe – approximately 64 miles. The speed limit is mostly 75mph. The Shuttle will take a bit longer, and the train takes 90 minutes, not counting the bus connections at both ends. Major Airlines serving Albuquerque International Sunport • American Airlines • Continental Airlines • Delta Airlines • Northwest Airlines • Southwest Airlines • United Airlines • US Airways Albuquerque International Sunport-Santa Fe Shuttle Services Sandia Shuttle Express Telephone: (505) 474-5696 or Toll Free: (888) 775-5696 Shuttle between Albuquerque International Sunport and Santa Fe. Roadrunner Shuttle Services Telephone: (505) 424-3367 Door to door service from Albuquerque International Sunport to points and places in Santa Fe Albuquerque International Sunport Car Rental Agencies Alamo .................................................................. (800) 462-5266 Avis ..................................................................... (800) 331-1212 Budget ................................................................ (800) 527-0700 Enterprise ........................................................... (800) 736-8222 Hertz ................................................................... (800) 654-3131 National ............................................................... (800) 227-7368 Thrifty .................................................................. (800) 847-4389 The New Mexico Rail Runner Roundtrip tickets are available for $8 for the date of issue. One way passes are $6 and may be purchased online or on the trains. On board, the staff are able to accept cash or credit cards with the exception of American Express. Bus shuttles are free at both ends with your train ticket. Take one of the following shuttles from the Albuquerque airport to the downtown Albuquerque train station: • Monday-Friday: Airport Express (Route #350) • Saturday: Airport-Downtown (Route #50) • Currently no Sunday Rail Service to/from Santa Fe If staying downtown Santa Fe, take the train to the Santa Fe Depot known as the Railyard District. Board the white “Santa Fe Pick Up” mini buses and ask the driver for the stop nearest the desired hotel. If staying on Cerrillos Road, then take the train to the transportation center. Take a taxi (fee) or a bus (free with train ticket) to the stop closest to the desired hotel. Santa Fe Municipal Airport The Santa Fe Airport services all types of private aircraft, but starting June 2009, American Airlines is planning to provide a daily flight between Santa Fe and Dallas. More American Airline flights are expected to post later in the year. |
