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Transportation
Arriving and Departing
Albuquerque International Airport, New Mexico's premier gate way, is 5miles south of downtown. The Amtrak station is just east of downtown, two blocks south of Central Ave; Greyhound and other bus operators are at the Albuquerque Bus Transportation Center, two blocks west of the railway station.
By Air
The Albuquerque International Airport is the airport for Northern New Mexico. The airport houses about a dozen national, international and regional carriers. Shuttles are available from Albuquerque Airport into the city. Taxis are metered, so the fare varies. Rental cars are available.
By Train
Amtrak travels to Albuquerque. For train schedule and ticket information call (1-800) 872-7245.
By Car
Two interstate highways intersect in Albuquerque: I-25 runs north-south and I-40 east-west. The downtown area is laid out in an approximate grid with Central Avenue the main street. The University of New Mexico is on downtown's eastern flank, while Albuquerque Old Town is immediately northwest of the city center.
Visiting other area cities:
Albuquerque to Santa Fe is about 60 miles via I-25. An alternate route from Albuquerque to Santa Fe is Highway 14, known as The Turquoise Trail.
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