Maps and Directions

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.

Shuttle Service between Albuquerque and Taos

Twin Hearts Express
800.654.9456 and 575.751.1201

New Mexico Rail Runner
Light rail service between Albuquerque and Santa Fe.

The Taos Express
This is a nonstop weekend bus service between Santa Fe and Taos, sponsored by the Town of Taos. It connects with the New Mexico Rail Runner train service at its northern most Santa Fe stations. Taos Express fare: $10 adult round trip fare; children 10 and under ride free. Free transfers to in-town Chile Line Shuttle Service in Taos for the weekend of your visit. Buses are ADA compliant and can accommodate bicycles. Reservations are recommended, (575) 751-4459.

North Central New Mexico Regional Transit
Bus service between Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Questa

Once you arrive in Taos, the Chile Line is the public transportation system from the Town of Taos to Taos Ski Valley. The shuttle runs several times per day in the winter and within the Town of Taos all year.

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 / 23:30
Austin 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 / 4:00

Maps

Town of Taos Lodgers Map »
Taos Ski Valley Lodgers Map »