There are 4 ways to get from Albuquerque to Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 10 bus
best- Take the bus from 5th @ Copper to Raymond G. Sanchez C.C.bus 10
1h 6m$1Train
- Take the train from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station to Sandia Pueblo Rail Runner Stationtrain Nmrx
1h 15m$1–2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Albuquerque to Albuquerque International Balloon Fiestataxi 9.2 mi
17 min$30–40Drive 9.2 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Albuquerque International Balloon Fiestacar 9.2 mi
17 min$2–3
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is to line 10 bus which costs $0 - $1 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $30 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5th @ Copper and arriving at Raymond G. Sanchez C.C.. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station station and arriving at Sandia Pueblo Rail Runner Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
The distance between Albuquerque and Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is 11 miles. The road distance is 9.3 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta without a car is to line 10 bus which takes 1h 6m and costs $0 - $1.
The line 10 bus from 5th @ Copper to Raymond G. Sanchez C.C. takes 38 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Albuquerque to Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta bus services, operated by ABQ Ride, depart from 5th @ Copper station.
Albuquerque to Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta train services, operated by Rio Metro Regional Transit District, depart from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is to line 10 bus which takes 1h 6m and costs $0 - $1. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $2 and takes 1h 15m.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, NM, USA?
ABQ Ride operates a bus from 5th @ Copper to Raymond G. Sanchez C.C. hourly. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, Rio Metro Regional Transit District operates a train from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station to Sandia Pueblo Rail Runner Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 20 min.
- Phone
- 1-866-795-7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- riometro.org
Train from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station to Sandia Pueblo Rail Runner Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.riometro.org/
- Phone
- +1 505-243-7433
- Website
- cabq.gov
Bus from 5th @ Copper to Raymond G. Sanchez C.C.
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.cabq.gov/transit
- Children 0-10, adults 62+, students, Medicare, military and veterans
- $0
- Riders 11-61
- $1
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
ABQ Metro Taxi
- Phone
- +1 505-450-8580
- Website
- abqmetrotaxi.com
QCab Albuquerque
- Phone
- +1 505-553-0867
- Website
- abqqcabblog.wordpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Albuquerque to Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta bus services, operated by ABQ Ride, arrive at Raymond G. Sanchez C.C. station.
Albuquerque to Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta train services, operated by Rio Metro Regional Transit District, arrive at Sandia Pueblo Rail Runner Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is 9 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Albuquerque to Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
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