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IN ALBUQUERQUE...
The Thunderbird Lodge is a proud partner with The Hawthorn Inn & Suites, located just one mile from the Albuquerque International Sunport, The Hawthorn Inn will provide your next stay in the Duke City with comfort, convenience as well as the best staff in town to cater to your every need.
Please call the Hawthorn at (505) 242-1555 or visit www.HotelHawthorn.com for more information.
Approximate Driving Distances and Times to Taos From...
Albuquerque 155 mi./2:30
Amarillo 320 mi/4:45
Austin 785 mi/12:15
CO Springs 250 mi./4:00
Dallas 700 mi/10:45
Denver 320 mi/4:45
Durango 230 mi/3:30
El Paso 420 mi/6:15
OK City 580 mi/8:30
Phoenix 590 mi/8:45
Santa Fe 95 mi/1:30
Tucson 590 mi/8:45
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Driving to Taos Ski Valley
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 West Texas... I-40 to Clines Corners; Hwy. 285 to I-25 to Santa Fe; Hwy. 285 to Hwy. 68 to Taos.
Air Transportation
Albuquerque International Sunport...A scenic 2 1/2 hour drive to the Thunderbird, the Albuquerque airport is served by the following airlines: United, Southwest, Northwest, American, Frontier, America West, TWA, Continental, Delta, Mesa, SkyWest, and Great Plains.
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. Call 505.758.4500 or 505.737.0505
Ground Transportation
The Santa Fe by-pass is open, knocking 20-plus minutes off the drive time from Albuquerque. Look for the "Santa Fe Relief Route" signs as you approach Santa Fe.
Rental Cars
Skier-ized rental cars are available at the Taos and Albuquerque airports. Reserve cars in Albuquerque through Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dolalr, Enterprize, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. In Taos, contact Enterprise (in Taos at 505.737.0514), or Dollar (505.758.3500).
Airport Shuttles
Frequent daily and weekend shuttle bus service operates between the Albuquerque airport, Taos and Taos Ski Valley. Travel time is approximately three hours. Schedules are available from Faust's Transportation, 888.830.3410 or 505.758.3410, and Twin Hearts Express, 800.654.9456 or 505.751.1201.
Travel information/maps courtesy Taos Ski Valley and Webb Design Studio.
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