BALLOON FIESTA SHUTTLE SERVICE
Shuttle service will run October 4-12, 2025.
Shuttle tickets are now available!
*NOTE: The purchase of this shuttle ticket does not include entry to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. You must purchase your Balloon Fiesta tickets separately at balloonfiesta.com.
Shuttle service from Santa Fe to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta departs from several locations each day through the fiesta. The cost is $55 per person (+ processing fee) for a round-trip ticket.
DEPARTURE pickup to Balloon Fiesta Park: A shuttle will be available each morning session of the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta.
Shuttle departs promptly at 4:30 am: Eldorado Hotel, 309 W. San Francisco Street (4:00 pm departure for Glowdeo evening events on 10/9 & 10/10 only). Arrive early for a prompt departure.
- Servicing the Eldorado Hotel and nearby lodging partners, including Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza, Hotel Santa Fe, and Las Palomas
Shuttle departs promptly at 4:45 am: La Fonda on the Plaza, 100 E. San Francisco Street (4:15 pm departure for Glowdeo evening events on 10/9 & 10/10 only). Arrive early for a prompt departure.
- Servicing La Fonda on the Plaza and nearby lodging partners, including Inn & Spa at Loretto, Hotel Chimayo, Inn of the Anasazi, Hotel St. Francis, Inn of the Governors, The Inn of the Five Graces, Drury Plaza Hotel, and La Posada
Shuttle departs promptly at 5:10 am: The Courtyard Marriott, 3347 Cerrillos Road (4:45 pm departure for Glowdeo evening events on 10/9 & 10/10 only). Arrive early for a prompt departure.
- Servicing the south side and all Cerrillos Road hotels
Print your tickets for the driver or have available on your smart phone. Keep your ticket as you'll show it again for return trip to Santa Fe.
RETURN pickup to Santa Fe:
Shuttle departs promptly is 9:30 am at the same location as drop off. (Public Transit Area Drop off on the SE corner of the Balloon Park). Arrive early for a prompt departure. *Please be sure to get the shuttle driver's cell phone in case you are running late*
Return shuttle service will arrive back in Santa Fe between approximately 10:30-11 am, dropping off in the reverse order of pick up, starting with the Courtyard by Marriott and ending at the Eldorado Hotel.
*NOTE: The purchase of this shuttle ticket does not include entry to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. You must purchase your Balloon Fiesta tickets separately at balloonfiesta.com.
