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The major gateway to New Mexico is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), which is 65 mi southwest of Santa Fe, 130 mi south of Taos, and 180 mi southeast of Farmington. Some travelers to Chama, Raton, and Taos prefer to fly into Denver (four to five hours' drive), which has far more direct flights to the rest of the country than Albuquerque -- it's a scenic drive, too.

Airport Information

Albuquerque International Sunport (505/244-7700. www.cabq.gov/airport).

Ground Transportation

From the terminal at Albuquerque Airport, it's 5 to 20 minutes by car to get anywhere in town. Taxis, available at clearly marked stands, charge about $10 to $25 for most trips from the airport to around Albuquerque. Sun Tran Buses stop at the sunburst signs every 30 minutes; the fare is $1. Some hotels provide shuttle service to and from the airport. Airport Shuttle and Sunport Shuttle both cost less than $10 to most downtown locations.

Shuttle buses between the Albuquerque International Sunport and Santa Fe take about 1 hour and 20 minutes and cost about $20 to $25 each way. Shuttle service runs from Albuquerque to Taos and nearby ski areas; the ride takes 2¾ to 3 hours and costs $40-$50.

There's also Greyhound bus service between Albuquerque International Sunport and many New Mexico towns and cities; fares are considerably less than those charged by the shuttle services listed here.

Transfers Between Airports

Around Albuquerque

Airport Shuttle (505/765-1234). Sun Tran Bus (505/843-9200. www.cabq.gov/transit). Sunport Shuttle (505/883-4966 or 866/505-4966. www.sunportshuttle.com)

Between Albuquerque & Santa Fe

Sandia Shuttle Express (505/474-5696 or 888/775-5696. www.sandiashuttle.com). Santa Fe Shuttle (505/243-2300 or 888/833-2300).

Between Albuquerque & Taos

Faust's Transportation (505/758-3410 or 888/830-3410. www.newmexiconet.com/trans/faust/faust.html).