r/Albuquerque • u/skyblue_u2 • 2d ago

Visiting Albuquerque - Thoughts on Public Transit?

Hey everyone!

I'll be in Albuquerque for a few days to attend a conference near Downtown. I'm still figuring out where to stay, and I wanted to get some insights on the public transportation situation in Albuquerque.

I know that in some US cities (like Miami), public transit can be pretty rough, but I'm not sure what it's like in Albuquerque.

For those familiar with the city, what's your experience with public transportation? Any recommendations on areas to stay that are convenient to Downtown via public transit?

Thanks in advance for any advice!

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u/sillybirdsbirdtime 2d ago

I've relied exclusively on public transit and ridesharing for the last 8 years- it's less thorough here but still workable. Busses are free here, which is a huge plus. 

The downtown areas are probably some of the most bus-accessible, depending on where your conference is. If you're going to be anywhere near walking distance of Central Ave., you have the ART busses (route 777 and 766) that run on Central all through the day. Those can take you through Old Town, downtown, the international zone... and they connect with a lot of other bus lines as well as the rail runner train.

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u/Killem214 2d ago

I think it's good that people struggling have a way to get around. sitting at the front of busses is less hassle on average btw if you're worried and the majority of bus rides no one will interact with you