Taos Hotels - Getting to Taos, NM



Getting to Taos, New Mexico



Taos is a scenic 135 miles north of Albuquerque International Sunport. Whether you drive your own car or rent one, take an air or a ground shuttle, you'll find getting to Taos can be an enchanting experience.
There are several convenient ways to reach the Soul of the Southwest from the outside world. Albuquerque International Sunport is the nearest port of entry, 135 miles south of Taos. Denver (300 miles north) and Colorado Springs (230 miles north) are alternative regional airports that often offer very attractive airfares, particularly for international visitors. From either direction, whether you rent a car or take a shuttlebus, you will find the drive to Taos a scenic delight and an intriguing introduction to the beauty of Taos valley. Taos can also be reached by charter air service. Taos Airport has a 5800 foot runway, U-122.8 AWOS, 132.975, 100 LL, Jet-A fuel (505-758-3500).

By Car:

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 in miles / Approximate Times to Taos
Albuquerque	135	2:15
Amarillo	302	4:30
Austin	764	12:00
Breckenridge	263	4:00
Colorado Springs	230	3:45
Crested Butte	271	4:15
Dallas	682	10:30
Denver	300	4:30
Durango	208	3:15
El Paso	400	6:00
Oklahoma City	558	8:15
Phoenix	568	8:30
Purgatory	233	3:45
Santa Fe	72	1:15
Telluride	324	5:00
Tucson	569	8:30
Vail	276	4:30

By Shuttle bus:

Faust Transportation, Inc - Airport shuttle, chartered tours, taxi, personalized express runs. 505-758-3410
Twin Hearts Shuttle - Charter service, airport shuttle, taxi service. 505-751-1201
Herrera Bus Charter - 505-242-1108
Sanchez Bus Line - 505-877-0697
Greyhound and TNM&O coaches offer service from Albuquerque Sunport to the Taos bus station on South Santa Fe Rd. 505-758-1144

Car Rentals in Taos:

In Albuquerque:

Getting to Taos by Air:

Nine major carriers fly regularly into Albuquerque International Sunport, just over a two hour drive from Taos

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