Getting Here
Flying to Santa Fe Directly
There are an increasing number of airlines flying directly into Santa Fe each day. Here is the current list:
American Airlines - American Eagle offers two nonstop daily flights between Santa Fe and Dallas and one nonstop daily flight between Santa Fe and Los Angeles. 800-433-7300
United Airlines - United will begin service to Santa Fe Airport in May 2013, with two daily flights to Denver on small jets. Tickets are on sale!
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
The Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF), is open to private aircraft and a few airlines. It is locatedat the southwest corner of the city, and handles all types of private aircraft.
Airport Information Line 505-955-2908
Airport Manager 505-955-2900
Car Rental - Avis 505-471-5892 or 1-800-331-1212, Hertz 505-471-7189
There are a number of other car rental companies located throughout the city.
Private Aviation
Santa Fe Air Center (FBO) 505-471-2525
Santa Fe Executive Aviation (FBO) 505-471-2700
Flying to the Albuquerque Sunport
Shuttle Service to Santa Fe
The following shuttle service companies provide transportation between Santa Fe and Albuquerque and Santa Fe and Taos:
Sandia Shuttle Express - 30 trips daily to fit your travel schedule. Pick-up and drop-off at all Hotels, Motels, B&B s, Colleges and other locations.
***BOOK AT A DISCOUNTED RATE***
Sandia Shuttle is offering a discounted rate of $20 (one way) from Albuquerque Sunport airport to downtown Santa Fe. If you’ve got a bike with you, they are also discounting the fee to $5 instead of $10. Call 505-474-5696 to reserve your spot.
NM Rail Runner Express - TRAIN
The New Mexico Rail Runner Express carries passengers in and out of Santa Fe between Albuquerque and points south. There is no direct train from the Sunport. You must take a shuttle or taxi to the Albuquerque Train Station and catch the train north from there. See Maps of the Rail Runner route to Santa Fe. 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.
Car Rental at ABQ Sunport
There are numerous options for rental cars out of the Albuquerque Sunport including:
Advantage Rent A Car (800) 777-5500
Alamo Rent a Car at (800) GO-ALAMO (800) 462-5266
Avis Auto Rental (800) 331-1212
Budget Rent A Car of NM (800) 527-0700
Dollar Rent A Car (800) 800-4000
Enterprise Rent A Car (800) 736-8222
Hertz Corporation (800) 654-3131
National Rent A Car (800) CAR-RENT
PaylessCar (800) PAYLESS
Thrifty Car Rental (800) 847-4389
Driving to Santa Fe
Mileage Chart
Santa Fe is located in north central New Mexico in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains (the southern most section of the Rocky Mountains) at an altitude of 7,000 feet. Ten major air carriers have regularly scheduled flights into the Albuquerque International Airport, a one hour drive from Santa Fe.
| To Santa Fe From | Miles | Kilometers | Drive Time (hrs) | Fly Time (hrs) |
| Albuquerque | 59 | 95 | 1 | 1/2 |
| Amarillo,TX | 239 | 385 | 4 | 1 |
| Atlanta, GA | 1409 | 2267 | 24 | 3 & 1/2 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 323 | 520 | 5 & 1/2 | 1 |
| Chicago, IL | 1320 | 2124 | 23 | 5 |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1376 | 2214 | 24 | 5 |
| Dallas, TX | 631 | 1015 | 11 | 1 & 1/2 |
| Denver, CO | 389 | 626 | 6 & 1/2 | 1 |
| El Paso | 326 | 525 | 6 | 1 |
| Houston, TX | 879 | 1414 | 15 | 2 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 863 | 1389 | 14 | 2 |
| Lubbock, TX | 307 | 494 | 5 & 1/2 | 1 |
| Minneapolis, MN | 1207 | 1942 | 21 | 6 |
| New York, NY | 2005 | 3226 | 34 | 6 & 1/2 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 528 | 850 | 9 | 3 & 1/2 |
| Pueblo, CO | 280 | 451 | 5 | 1 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 524 | 843 | 10 | 1 |
| San Diego, CA | 877 | 1411 | 15 | 2 |
| San Francisco, CA | 1160 | 1866 | 19 | 3 |
| Tucson, AZ | 511 | 822 | 11 | 1 |
| Washington, D.C. | 1882 | 3028 | 32 | 6 |
To enhance your drive, consider purchasing New Mexico Culture Passes. At $25, the CulturePass invites you to visit each of the 14 state museums and monuments once during a 12-month period. Purchase here.
Train
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 or from downtown Santa Fe (18 miles), a reservation is required and highly recommended. Parties of 1-2 people please reserve at least 24 hours in advance. Larger parties should reserve at least one week in advance.
Thanks to santafe.org for the above content.
