No matter how you get to Santa Fe—plane train or automobile—you’ll have no trouble zipping around the historic streets of the City Different.
Santa Fe offers ways to get around the city easily with: a public transportation system, charter vans, bikes and limousine services. It’s also good to know that rental cars can also be picked up at several locations in Santa Fe.
You’ve landed at the Santa Fe Airport. Rent a car? Call Uber? Shuttle service?How Do I Get To Santa Fe From The Airports?
The Santa Fe Municipal Airport boasts daily direct flights from Denver, Dallas or Phoenix—making for an easy weekend or extended getaway. Once you’ve arrived, you can find two car rental agencies right at the airport so you can begin your Santa Fe adventure right away.
You can also fly into the Albuquerque International Sunport—a short 45 minute drive away from Santa Fe. At the Sunport you can choose from more than seven car rental agencies. If driving a rental car to Santa Fe isn’t your plan you may prefer to take a shuttle. One service at the ABQ airport is Groome Transportation –a convenient service between Santa Fe and the Albuquerque International Sunport. Just remember to call to make a reservation.
The ABQ Express Shuttle offers 3 daily options running between Albuquerque's Alvarado Transit Station, served by Amtrak and Grayhound, and the Santa Fe Place Mall.
Here Comes The Rail Runner
The New Mexico Rail Runner (NMRX) is a commuter rail system serving the metropolitan areas of Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico. The train service operates between Albuquerque and Santa Fe seven days a week.
You’ll know you’re at the Rail Runner’s northern terminal (Santa Fe Depot) when you notice bustling activity—an active farmers market, restaurants and cafés, and a range of retail offerings. Rail Runner fares vary based on number of zones travelled.
The New Mexico Rail Runner makes its final stop at the Santa Fe Railyard.
Happy Santa Fe Trails To You
Just catch the Santa Fe Trails bus at any of the convenient bus stops along Cerrillos Road. There’s service every 15 minutes, so you’re sure to be in the midst of Santa Fe’s famous attractions in no time—including special events on the Plaza! Plus, from the downtown Transit Center on Sheridan Avenue, you can connect to Route “M” that takes you within a short walk of Canyon Road and directly to Museum Hill—home to four distinct and diverse world-class museums. Avoid the congestion and the hassle of finding parking when you attend major events in Santa Fe like Spanish Market, Indian Market, the Burning of Zozobra and the Canyon Road Farolito Walk. The Santa Fe Trails provides free bus service on these special event days. You can find bus routes and schedule here.
The Santa Fe Trails buses arrive and depart from Sheridan Avenue.
The Santa Fe Pick-Up shuttle service is a great way for train passengers to get around once they step off the Rail Runner Express at the Santa Fe Depot or for others who want a fast, free way to get around downtown, Museum Hill and Canyon Road. Two shuttles run daily. This is a free shuttle service that starts and ends in front the Jean Cocteau Cinema on Montezuma Avenue and runs counter-clockwise with various stops around downtown.
Bikes
Another way of seeing Santa Fe is by bike. Paths and trails for all types of riders are located in and around the city. You can view the Santa Fe City Trail maps here. Mellow Velo is an independent bicycle dealer in the heart of Santa Fe’s Historic Downtown. They offer a diverse bike fleet and provide expert route advice and maps for adventures both on and off road.
Luxury Transportation
Thinking of getting around in style? Santa Fe Valet has become the premier transportation provider in Northern New Mexico. They provide luxury transportation services for groups of all sizes including board of directors meetings, road shows, group meetings, and destination weddings.
Santa Fe Valet offers luxury transportation services.
Santa Fe Limo is New Mexico’s Elite Black Car Service, specializing in transportation for business and leisure travelers. Their “attention to detail” means your transportation will be handled by a team of executive chauffeurs with a fleet of late model town cars and SUV’s, and vans. They also offer Transportation Concierge Service when booked in advance.
New Mexico Black Car Service also offers service to and from the Santa Fe Airport, Albuquerque Sunport, and Taos Ski Valley.
Well, there you have it! No matter how you choose to see Santa Fe—by zipping around on a scooter or in the comfort of a chauffeured car—you’ll have no trouble seeing why so many people love Santa Fe. So book your trip now and let’s get around Santa Fe!
