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By Elizabeth R. Rose, About.com Guide to Southwest US Travel since 2005

Try Northern New Mexico's Rail Runner Express

Friday June 26, 2009
The New Mexico Rail Runner Express, which is a new light rail system running north and south through the Albuquerque metro area, is now running from Belen through Albuquerque to Santa Fe. The trains have bike storage areas for easy transport and will soon have WiFi for business commuters. Day trips to Santa Fe have never been easier and visitors are enjoying the inexpensive $8 per day ticket. Learn more about times and service to Santa Fe online

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July 1, 2009 at 10:19 am
(1) Lisa Foster says:

I planned taking the Rail Runner to Albuquerque when I was visiting Santa Fe in May. I found that it runs very infrequently, and there is no actual station in Santa Fe for buying tickets, etc., you just have to wait by the tracks. I only found out about the schedule, etc. by asking in a nearby coffee shop. I’ll check into it again next time I’m there, but so far it is more commuter oriented than tourist oriented.

July 1, 2009 at 10:23 am
(2) gosw says:

Yes, I agree and it doesn’t run on Sunday! There is a schedule on the website for future reference. Liz

July 4, 2009 at 11:21 am
(3) ASC says:

Is there a decent geographical/topographical map available on line for the Rail Runner’s route? NMDOT must have them.

Publish a good one, NMDOT!

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