Getting to Taos
Air Travel
Taos Municipal Airport
5800-foot runway, 75-foot width, 7094-foot elevation, U-122.8, AWOS 132.975, RCO
122.25, FPO 129.975, 100LL, Jet-a hanger available. 575.758.4500 and 575.737.0505
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) is 135 miles south of Taos.
Denver International Airport (DIA) is 300 miles north of Taos.
Colorado Springs Airport (COS) is 230 miles north of Taos.
Transportation between Albuquerque and Taos
TSV Airport Shuttle
Brand new this year, Taos Ski Valley, Inc. is operating a daily shuttle to and from the Albuquerque Sunport. Reservations are required. Guests must make reservations 48 hrs in advance. 4 persons minimum, maximum of 12. Guests need to inform us of # of bags, skis, boards, etc. 2 bags per person, including skis/boards. Child seats are not provided. No Pets. Albuquerque drop off time: 11:00am Albuquerque pick up: 3:30pm
Reservations: 800-776-1111
ALBUQUERQUE/TAOS SKI VALLEY
ONE WAY $50 | ROUND TRIP $85 | GROUP RATE (10+ PEOPLE) $70
SANTA FE/TAOS SKI VALLEY
ONE WAY $40 |ROUND TRIP $65 | GROUP RATE (10+ PEOPLE) $55
Pick-up and drop-off at some Town of Taos hotels is available. Please inquire when booking.
Rental Cars
Available from most major companies at the Albuquerque Sunport; information for Albuquerque rentals can be found at: www.cabq.gov/airport/car-rental
Cottam Walker Ford
1320 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571
Phone: 575-770-8759
Email: charleyrael_cwf@live.com
Website: apps.dealerconnection.com/dealers/forddetaos/rentals?lang=en
Advance reservations required (Shuttle service from Albuquerque available 7 days per week, call for quote)
Carey Southwest
3501 Prospect Avenue N E
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Phone: (505) 766-5466
Fax: (505) 242-5866
careylimoabq@aol.com
Star Limo, LLC
1715 57th St. N.W. / Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 848-9999
www.505starlimo.com
Several hotels in Taos can provide transportation services or referrals to their guests with advance notification. Please contact your hotel directly for transportation availability and their policies on local and airport transfers.
Transportation between Santa Fe and Taos
Rental Cars
Available from most major companies at the Santa Fe airport; information for Santa Fe rentals can be found at: santafeairportcarrental.com
Custom Tours by Clarice, Inc
3201 Calle de Molina / Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 438-7116
www.santafecustomtours.com
New Mexico Rail Runner
Light rail service between Albuquerque and Santa Fe.
www.nmrailrunner.com
The Taos Express
This is a nonstop weekend bus service (Fri, Sat, Sun) between Santa Fe and Taos, sponsored by the Town of Taos. In Santa Fe it connects with the New Mexico Rail Runner train out of Albuquerque and the Santa Fe Airport (reservations required). Taos Express fare: $10 adult round trip/$5 one way (please have exact fare); children 10 and under ride free with an accompanying adult. Buses are ADA compliant and can accommodate bicycles, skis/snowboards. No charge for up to two pieces of luggage.
For reservations and more information call (575) 751-4459.
www.taosexpress.com
View PDF of schedule.
Transportation Around Taos or to Taos Ski Valley
The Taos Ski Valley/Town of Taos Winter Shuttles
The Chile Line system also runs a ski/snowboard shuttle between many Town of Taos stops and Taos Ski Valley from December 18 through the end of the ski season. $1 round trip. This shuttle stops at locations in and around Arroyo Seco, north of the Town, and throughout the Town and Ranchos de Taos. Call (575) 776-1413 for details. Schedules can be found on www.TaosExpress.com or www.TaosGov.com (click on Transportation at the top of the screen).
View PDF of Town schedule.
View map of Chile Line route.
View Town to TSV schedule, 2012-13 season (12/27/12).
The Chile Line
This is the Town of Taos public transportation system that runs weekdays in the Town limits all year long. Fare is 50 cents. Call (575) 751-4459 for details or go to www.TaosGov.com for the schedule (click on Transportation at the top of the screen on the web site).
Cottam Walker Ford
1320 Paseo del Pueblo Sur
575-770-8759 (ask for Charlie or Gene) or email: charleyrael_cwf@live.com
Local area Rentals available 7 days per week; including Taos Airport
Advance reservations strongly recommended
Airport transfers or local shuttles to TSV available with advance reservations; call for quote
Must show proof of full coverage domestic auto insurance for personal rentals; agency does not offer insurance but does require it
Enterprise Rent a Car
1350 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Ste A
575-758-5553
Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am-5pm, Saturdays 9 am -12 pm, Closed Sundays
Advance reservations strongly recommended
Limited one-way rentals with surcharge
International visitors/others: Insurance available at additional cost
Several hotels in Taos can provide transportation services or referrals to their guests with advance notification. Please contact your hotel directly for transportation availability and their policies on local and airport transfers.
Driving to Taos
From Albuquerque: I-25 to Santa Fe; exit on 599 north to by-pass Santa Fe; Hwy. 285 to Hwy. 68 to Taos.
From Arizona: I-40 to Albuquerque; I-25 to Santa Fe; Hwy. 285 to Hwy. 68 to Taos.
From Denver: I-25 to Colorado Springs to Walsenburg; Hwy. 160 to Fort Garland; Hwy. 159 and Hwy. 522 to Taos.
From Vail: I-70 to Copper Mountain; Hwy. 91 to Leadville; Hwy. 24 and Hwy. 17 to Alamosa; Hwy. 285 to Tres Piedras; Hwy. 64 to Taos.
From Breckenridge: Hwy. 9 to Fairplay; Hwy. 285 and Hwy. 17 to Alamosa; Hwy. 285 to Tres Piedras; Hwy. 64 to Taos.
From Crested Butte: Hwy. 135 to Gunnison; Hwy. 50 to Hwy. 285 to Hwy. 17 to Alamosa; Hwy. 285 to Tres Piedras; Hwy. 64 to Taos.
From Purgatory/Durango: Hwy. 160 to Pagosa Springs; Hwy. 84 to Chama; Hwy. 17 to Antonito; Hwy. 285 to Tres Piedras; Hwy. 64 to Taos.
From West Texas: I-40 to Clines Corners; Hwy. 285 to I-25 to Santa Fe; Hwy. 285 to Hwy. 68 to Taos.
Driving Distances / Approximate Times to Taos
Albuquerque 135 mi. / 2:15
Amarillo 302 mi / 5:00
Atlanta 1550 mi / 23:30Austin 872 mi / 14:00
Chicago 1330 mi / 20:00
Dallas 682 mi / 11:00
Denver 300 mi / 5:00
Durango 208 mi / 3:30
El Paso 400 mi / 6:30
Houston 1047 mi / 16:30
Kansas City 825 mi / 12:30
Los Angeles 950 mi / 15:00
Nashville 1318 mi / 20:00
New York City 2040 mi / 27:30
Oklahoma City 558 mi / 8:15
Phoenix 568 mi / 8:30
Santa Fe 72 mi / 1:15
Seattle 1640 mi / 21:00
Tulsa 720 mi / 11:00
Vail/Breckinridge 270 mi / 4:0 Click on map for a PDF of the image.
