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Getting To and Around Santa Fe

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Santa 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 (ABQ) 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. Train service provides access to New Mexico on a daily basis as does the bus. The Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) is open to private aircraft. Starting June 11, 2009 American Eagle offers a nonstop daily flight arriving at the Santa Fe Municipal Airport at 11:45 a.m. from Dallas and returning there with a 12:10 p.m. departure from Santa Fe.Click here for full details - download PDF. Shuttle service is available from the Albuquerque airport, the Santa Fe airport and the train station which is located in Lamy, New Mexico, about 20 miles from Santa Fe. Once in town, getting around is easy. Downtown Santa Fe and the surrounding historic districts are compact and most conveniently traveled on foot. For longer trips there is a local taxi service, a public transportation system, Santa Fe Trails, charter vans and limousine service. Rental cars can also be picked up in Santa Fe.
NM Rail Runner Express The New Mexico Rail Runner Express carries passengers in and out of Santa Fe between Albuquerque and points south.

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See Maps of the Rail Runner route to Santa Fe.

View the Santa Fe Pickup Schedule

Two major stations will be operational for the December kick-off. The main station, located in the Santa Fe Railyard has hosted numerous preliminary events and the second will be the South Capitol Station located at the State Government Complex north of Alta Vista Street. At this time, two additional stations are planned and you can check the Rail Runner website for updates. See Map of Stations.

View the Schedule and Current Fare Structure, and visit the New Mexico Rail Runner Express website for details.

For more information, you may also call: 1.866.795.RAIL.

Shuttle Service Shuttle services provide transportation 15 runs daily between downtown Santa Fe hotels and Albuquerque and 14 runs back between Albuquerque and downtown Santa Fe hotels.

Santa Fe Municipal Airport The Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF), at the southwest corner of the city, handles all types of private aircraft and, starting June 11, 2009 services American Eagle between Santa Fe and Dallas. American Eagle will offer a nonstop daily flight, arriving at 11:45 a.m. from Dallas and returning there with a 12:10 p.m. departure from Santa Fe.

Car Rental in Santa Fe
Parking
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Downtown Parking
Metered parking spots in downtown Santa Fe cost $1.00 an hour and are in operation from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, excluding major holidays. For additional information on public parking, including lot and garage locations, click here for a PDF of the city's Parking Locations.

Bikeways and Trails Bicycle paths and trails for all levels of riders are located in and around the city. The 2008 Santa Fe Bikeways and Trails guide provides extensive information. Click here for a PDF of riding tips, resources and other helpful information.

Train Service The New Mexico Rail Runner Express offers commuter train service between Santa Fe and Albuquerque. Visit the New Mexico Rail Runner Express website for schedule and rate information.

Amtrak's Southwest Chief trains - eastbound from Los Angeles and westbound from Chicago - meet each afternoon at Lamy, New Mexico. Call the Lamy Shuttle at 505-982-8829 to arrange transportation to downtown Santa Fe (14 miles) or area hotels for possible pickup.


Bus Service TNM&O coaches link to the Greyhound system at the Santa Fe Bus Station, 858 St. Michael's Dr., (505) 471-0008.

Taxi Service Taxi service is available from Capital City Cab, (505) 438-0000.

ADA Travel Info Here's some helpful contacts for information about ADA Travel in Santa Fe, as well as pdfs of Santa Fe's Paratransit Program Handbook (in English and Spanish) and Application.

Joseph Lujan, ADA Coordinator, City of Santa Fe
(505) 955-5743

Dee, ADA Coordinator, State of New Mexico
(505) 476-0414

NM Governor's Commission on Disability
(877) 696-1470

Del Norte Pharmacy & Home Medical - Rents wheelchairs
1691 Galisteo St #A, Santa Fe, NM
(505) 988-9797
(800) 434-1202

Able 2 Scoot -- Rents motorized wheelchairs
2603 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM
(505) 474-9323

Lincare -- Rents oxygen tanks
712 W San Mateo Rd, Santa Fe, NM
(505) 992-8286

Walgreen's Home Care -- Rents wheelchairs & oxygen tanks
1601 St. Michael's Dr, Santa Fe, NM
(505) 992-1259
(888) 492-5442

Wheelchair Getaways of New Mexico -- Accessible Van Rentals/Sales of wheelchairs or scooters
PO Box 93501, Albuquerque, NM
(505) 247-2626
(800) 408-2626
wgimsnm@aol.com

Click here for a downloadable pdf of Santa Fe Ride's Paratransit Program Handbook.

Click here for a downloadable pdf of Manual del Plan Para Tránsito de Santa Fe Ride.

Click here for a downloadable pdf of Santa Fe Ride's Paratransit Program Application.