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Getting to the City Center from Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport

You can easily get to the city center from Albuquerque International Airport by train or bus. If you need a more comfortable ride, you can choose between taxi or shuttle service as well as you can prefer car rental options.

Taxi

It is possible to reach the city center within 10 minutes by taking a taxi from the taxi rank at the exit of the incoming passenger terminal. The train is one of the fastest options from the airport to the city center. By taking the train number 250, you can easily reach the city center in just 15 minutes. If you have come to Albuquerque as a transfer point, you can take the train number 222 to arrive at the big railway station.

Rent a car

You can rent a car for your entire trip by contacting with one of the car rental companies at the airport. You can get to the Gibson Boulevard or Girard Boulevard through the Yale Boulevard by car and go to the city center in 10-12 minutes.

Bus

You can reach the city center within 25 minutes by taking the bus number 50 from the bus stops at the western end of the luggage delivery area. If you want to ride the bus number 36, please note that it stops at many points in the city and reaches the city center in a total of 52 minutes under normal traffic conditions.

Shuttle Service

There are many private companies providing shuttle services at the airport. You can get help from the ‘Ground Transportation’ desk at the passenger terminal if you prefer to go to the city center by these services working with the door-to-door system.

Getting to Albuquerque Intl. Sunport Airport from the City Center

You can reach the city centre from Albuquerque International Sunport by train in a very short time, and for a low cost. Buses are another public transportation option that travellers can take advantage of. You can make a comfortable return journey to the airport by dropping off a hired vehicle to a representative at the parking area. Taxi and shuttle services are also good alternatives.

Taxi

It is possible to get from downtown Albuquerque to the airport by taxi in only 10 minutes.  

Train

You can reach the airport nearly as fast as you would with a taxi by using train route 250. It only takes 15 minutes for the train to reach the airport from the city centre.  

Car rental

There are local and international car rental agencies in the city centre. To drive to the airport with your hired vehicle, take the Gibson Boulevard or the Girard Avenue to connect to the Yale Boulevard. In normal traffic conditions you can drive from the city centre to the airport, where you can also return your rental car, in 10 to 12 minutes.

Bus

There are separate bus routes from the city centre to the airport. Bus route 50 is an express service that reaches the airport usually within 25 minutes. Bus route 36 stops at various points in the city, and for that reason, takes on average 50 minutes.

Shuttle Service

Many private shuttle services have signed transportation agreements with Albuquerque International Sunport . Reservations are necessary prior to using the shuttle services, which can pick you up from your hotel to the airport and vice versa. Your hotel can provide you further assistance regarding information and the contact details of private shuttle services.

Airport Information

The airport is located only 3 miles southeast of the city centre. Albuquerque International Sunport is the busiest airport by passenger traffic, and is the largest airport in the U.S. state of New Mexico. There are cafes and restaurants at the airport. Travellers have the opportunity to try local delicacies and international cuisine. Last minute shopping is easier thanks to the variety of stores at the airport, which is also equipped with free Wi-Fi.

Weather in Albuquerque

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