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University of New Mexico - - Transportation

The closest major airport is Albuquerque International Sunport, also known as ABQ or KABQ, located at a distance of 4 miles from the city center of Albuquerque, NM.

Getting around in Albuquerque, NM

The public transportation system in Albuquerque, NM is ABQ RIDE, mostly offering routes in and to the downtown area, including Central Avenue and First Street. The majority of the locals, as well as visitors usually choose to drive their way around in ABQ, due to the fact that the public bus transportation system is considered to be underdeveloped. According to a large number of previous visitors, the best way to get around in ABQ, NM is by car. Sports lovers, who are planning to go sightseeing, while visiting Albuquerque, should try riding their bike on Paseo del Bosque Trail, which runs along the east side of Rio Grande, and the North Diversion Channel Trail, spreading from UNM to Balloon Fiesta Park.

Travel tip: Be sure to use a hands-free system, while you're behind the wheel, because talking on your cell phone, while driving is illegal, here in Albuquerque.