ABQ RIDE

Each day ABQ RIDE serves over 40,000 passengers - and each year we provide over 10 million rides

ABQ RIDE is Albuquerque, NM's citywide mass transit provider. With 41 fixed-service routes, a fleet of 160 buses, and 65 paratransit vans running every weekday across the Albuquerque area, ABQ RIDE gets you where you want to go. Want more info? Go to our website! www.myabqride.com Have any questions or concerns? Write on our wall or send us a message.

11/08/2019

ART will be starting full service on November 30, 2019! It will be free to ride through January 1, 2020

11/08/2019

Another set of detours to tell you about. Route #98-Wyoming Commuter is detouring through January due to construction at Kirtland AFB. Also, Routes #8-Menaul and #36/37-12th St./Rio Grande are detouring Monday, Nov. 11 through Sunday, Nov. 17 due to filming in Downtown. For details go to the link below:
www.cabq.gov/transit/route-detours

11/08/2019

Breaking: After years of delay, ART is set to begin operation

ART Set to Start November 30, 2019!

ART is ready to start. The beleaguered Albuquerque Rapid Transit project will begin running Saturday, Nov. 30, city officials announced Friday. The service, which will replace the Rapid Ride “Red” and “Green” lines will be…

11/08/2019

Mayor Tim Keller

We are one step closer to ART service starting! Mayor Tim Keller unveiled our new bus designs and announced Saturday, November 30, as the official launch date. Riding ART will be free for the entire month of December!

Mayor Tim Keller, COO Lawrence Rael and ABQ RIDE Director Danny Holcomb are making a big announcement on the ART project.

11/07/2019

Routes #8-Menaul and #36/37-12th St./Rio Grande are on detour Monday, Nov. 11, 2019 through January, 2020. Construction at 12th St. and Menaul is temporarily diverting them. For detour details, go to the link below:
www.cabq.gov/transit/route-detours

11/07/2019

Six ABQ RIDE routes are detouring from Gibson SE for a few hours on Veterans Day (11-11-19) for the annual Veterans Day Parade. The detours end at 10 a.m. For details, go to the link below:
www.cabq.gov/transit/route-detours

11/06/2019

Four different detours to tell you about. Rt. #12-Constitution Commuter on detour until further notice due to construction on Constitution and Pennsylvania NE. Three other routes, #1-Juan Tabo, #66-Central and #777-Rapid Ride/Green Line detouring around Tramway and Wenonah due to construction. For details on all these detours, go to the link below: www.cabq.gov/transit/route-detours/route-detours

11/06/2019

ABQ RIDE is offering full service for both fixed routes and Sun Vans on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2019. This also includes regular Commuter Service. However, with the New Mexico Rail Runner running a Sunday schedule that day, connections between ABQ RIDE and the Rail Runner may not coincide. Customer Service windows at the Alvarado Transportation Center at First and Central SW will be open that day, as well as 243-RIDE (7433) assistance for Sun Van reservations. You can check the schedules at the link below: www.cabq.gov/transit/news/abq-ride-offering-full-service-on-veterans-day-holiday

11/05/2019

Route #16-Broadway/University/Gibson is on detour in South Albuquerque due to construction. This is expected to last until the end of service on Friday, Nov. 8. For detour details, go the link below:
www.cabq.gov/transit/route-detours

The Transit Department's Transit Advisory Board meets on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 4 p.m. Come and add your voice to the issu...

11/05/2019

Transit Advisory Board Meeting-November, 2019

The Transit Department's Transit Advisory Board meets on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 4 p.m. Come and add your voice to the issues.
www.cabq.gov/transit/events/transit-advisory-board-meeting-november-2019

Meets on the Second Thursday of Every Month

11/04/2019

Ride free all day on Tuesday, November 5th!

Ride free all day on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5. Just get on any bus and go! ABQ RIDE is making it easier to get to the polls. For more information, click on the link below:
www.cabq.gov/transit/news/ride-abq-ride-for-free-all-day-on-election-day

11/01/2019

Route #10-North 4th St. is on southbound detour at Los Ranchos, due to a festival in the area tonight. For detour details, go to the link below:
www.cabq.gov/transit/news/route-10-north-4th-st-detouring-friday-evening-due-to-festival-on-4th-st

11/01/2019

Route#2-Eubank is on detour at Kirtland AFB beginning Monday, Nov. 4 until further notice. This is due to road construction and a road realignment project at the base. For detour details, click on the link below:
www.cabq.gov/transit/route-detours

10/29/2019

Eastbound Route #5-Montgomery/Carlisle is detouring due to police activity which has shutdown I-25 southbound at MLK. Buses are going east on Mountain, south on Broadway, then east on Lomas to their regular route. We appreciate your patience.

Ride free all day on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5. Just get on any bus and go! ABQ RIDE is making it easier to get to t...

10/29/2019

Major police activity in Downtown Albuquerque has re-routed buses in and out of the Alvarado Transportation Center. For ...

10/28/2019

ABQ RIDE Routes in Downtown Detouring Due to Police Activity

Major police activity in Downtown Albuquerque has re-routed buses in and out of the Alvarado Transportation Center. For more on the detours, click on the link below:

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10/25/2019

Legendary New Mexico sportscaster Connie Alexander became the seventh inductee into Albuquerque's Wall of Fame today. His daughter, Amy May accepted the honor posthumously. Seven-time State Championship basketball coach Jim Hulsman was guest speaker, talking about growing up with friend Connie. Executive Director of the New Mexico Bowl Jeff Siembieda was the M.C.

10/24/2019

Eight ABQ RIDE routes will be on detour in Downtown all day Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. This is due to window cleaning on Gold Ave SW. For detour details, go to abqride.com and click on the “Detours and Schedule Changes” tab on the left side of the screen.

10/22/2019

Two more routes on detour in Albuquerque. Rt. #2-Eubank went on detour Oct. 21 until further notice around Holly and Ventura. Rt. #16-Broadway/University/Gibson also on detour since Oct. 15 due to a road closure at Carlisle and Silver. For details, go to abqride.com and click on the "Detours and Schedule Changes" tab on the left side of the screen.

10/22/2019

The ABQ RIDE app is back to working, at least for the bus tracking function. However, ABQ RIDE is still NOT able to send out push notices to our riders. We hope to have this challenge fixed as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.

10/21/2019

Three ABQ RIDE routes detouring on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. Two of them detouring at Kirtland AFB. The other is detouring around CNM’s West Campus. For detour details, go to abqride.com and click on the “Detours and Schedule Changes” tab on the left side of the screen.

10/15/2019

Join ABQ RIDE on Friday, Oct. 25 at 11 a.m. when we induct legendary sportscaster Connie Alexander into Albuquerque's Wall of Fame. Ceremony is at the Alvarado Transportation Center at 1st St. and Central. See you there!

10/15/2019

Bus driver Brad Lewter was among the recipients of the City's One Albuquerque Award today. Brad came upon a driver in distress whose Volkswagen was on fire. He calmly put it out with a fire extinguisher and went back on the job. Thanks, Brad!

Today we presented the One Albuquerque Award to 3 deserving Burqueños:
▪️Tom Huling, the general manager at the Crowne Plaza Albuquerque took an elderly out of town stranger into his care when she arrived for the Senior Games disoriented and without any travel partners. He and a group of others helped her find her way around ABQ and get home safely.
▪️ Jennifer Lee saved her co-worker’s life at The Public Library Albuquerque Bernalillo County with quick thinking and a calm reaction when the other employee started choking and Jennifer successfully performed the Heimlich Maneuver.
▪️ Brad Lewter from the City’s ABQ RIDE Department pulled his bus over when he saw flames shoot out of an elderly woman’s vehicle. He pulled over and put the fire out and then some of his passengers helped move the car out of the roadway.

Thank you to each of these outstanding individuals for helping us create a stronger community!

10/14/2019

Four ABQ RIDE routes, including three traveling Central Ave. will be detouring Sunday, Oct. 20 from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Duke City Marathon. Much of Downtown Albuquerque will be shut down during this time. For more information, go to abqride.com and click on the “Detours and Schedule Changes” tab on the left side of the screen.

10/10/2019

Monday is Indigenous People's Day in New Mexico and ABQ RIDE is offering its regular bus service.
www.cabq.gov/transit/news/abq-ride-offers-regular-bus-service-on-monday-oct-14-2019

10/10/2019

Good Morning 😊 We’re at the Albuquerque Public Schools Employee Wellness Fair, come by and say hi!

10/09/2019

Routes #222-Rio Bravo/Sunport and #140/141-San Mateo will be detouring late Thursday, Oct. 10 through Friday evening, Oct. 11 due to a dedication ceremony at the VA Hospital. For detour details, go to abqride.com and click on the “Detours and Schedule Changes” tab on the left side of the screen.

10/07/2019

Routes #251-ABQ-Rio Rancho/Rail Runner Connection and #551-Jefferson/Paseo del Norte are on a new detour in Rio Rancho as of Monday, Oct. 7, 2019. It replaces a similar detour that had been in effect since Monday, Sept. 30. For detour details, go to abqride.com and click on the “Detours and Schedule Changes” tab on the left side of the screen.

10/04/2019

Check out this info from the organizers of the Balloon Fiesta. They made some changes this year - see their recommendations and follow them @balloonfiesta or on their app for more updates.

REMINDER: There will be metal detectors and bag checks at Balloon Fiesta!

10/03/2019

Routes #98-Wyoming Commuter and #140-San Mateo will be on detour for the duration of Balloon Fiesta (10/5-10/13) near Balloon Fiesta Park (eastbound detour for #98, westbound detour for #140). Also, #98 will be on a westbound detour during the Fiesta's Glowdeo nights (10/10 & 10/11). For detour details, go to abqride.com and click on the “Detours and Schedule Changes” tab on the left side of the screen.

09/30/2019

Route #8-Menaul is on detour starting Tuesday, Oct. 1 until further notice. It’s detouring northbound to eastbound due to construction on Menaul and 12th St. For detour details and affected stops, plus temporary bus stops, go to abqride.com and click on the “Detours and Schedule Changes” tab on the left side of the screen.

09/27/2019

Some detours to share with you: #97-Zuni on detour for Friday, 9/27 only, #37 and #251 & 551 detouring starting Monday, 9/30 until further notice. Get detour details by going to abqride.com and clicking on the "Detours and Schedule Changes" tab on the left side of the screen.

09/25/2019

Free parking across the street at One Central if you'd like to experience the new ART bus on the ART platform. It happens from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Downtown ART Station.
www.cabq.gov/transit/news/abq-ride-showcasing-the-new-art-bus-for-the-public

09/20/2019

ABQ RIDE managers cleaning buses today (9/20) as part of their monthly managerial training. It's good for any Transit employee to know how much work goes into preparing buses for their routes the next day.

09/19/2019

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Three ABQ RIDE routes (#’s 8 & 36/37) are detouring for an hour in Downtown on Friday morning, Sept. 20. This is due to filming in the area. For details, go to the link below:
www.cabq.gov/transit/route-detours

09/19/2019

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Four ABQ RIDE routes (#’s 8, 36, 53 & 54) on detour in Downtown all day Saturday, Sept. 21, due to the Downtown Showdown Rod and Custom Car Show. For detour details, go to abqride.com and click on the “Detours and Schedule Changes” tab on the left side of the screen.
www.cabq.gov/transit/route-detours

09/18/2019

Routes #66-Central, #766-Rapid Ride/Red Line and #777-Rapid Ride/Green Line will be on detour from 10 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20 through 5 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21. This only affects the last five runs of the these routes on Friday night, Sept. 21. For detour details, go to abqride.com and click on the "Detours and Schedule Changes" tab at the left.

Route #92-Taylor Ranch Commuter detouring from three stops in Downtown Albuquerque due to police barricades, which shoul...

09/17/2019

ABQ RIDE’s #92-Taylor Ranch Commuter to Miss Three Downtown Stops on Tuesday Morning, Sept. 17

Route #92-Taylor Ranch Commuter detouring from three stops in Downtown Albuquerque due to police barricades, which should be up through midmorning. Details on the detour and which stops will be missed in the link below:

Detouring Due to Barricades in Downtown through Midmorning

ABQ RIDE detouring many of its routes in Downtown Albuquerque starting at 3 p.m. and lasting through midmorning, Tuesday...

09/16/2019

ABQ RIDE Detouring Around Downtown Albuquerque from Monday Afternoon, Sept. 16 through Tuesday Morning, Sept. 17

ABQ RIDE detouring many of its routes in Downtown Albuquerque starting at 3 p.m. and lasting through midmorning, Tuesday, Sept. 17. This is due to President Trump's visit to the metro area. Details below:

Detouring Due to President’s Visit in the Metro Area

09/16/2019

The Paratransit Advisory Board is meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 10:30 a.m. in the 2nd floor Santa Fe (Training) Room at the Alvarado Transportation Center. It's located at 1st St. and Central in Downtown Albuquerque. Hope to see you there.

09/12/2019

The Transit Advisory Board is meeting today, Thursday, Sept. 12 at 4 p.m. The meeting is in the 2nd floor Santa Fe (Training) Room at the Alvarado Transportation Center, 1st St. and Central. Hope to see you there.

ABQ RIDE is detouring six routes, including the Rapid Rides on Saturday, Sept. 7 until 2 p.m. to accommodate the State F...

09/05/2019

ABQ RIDE Detouring for State Fair Parade on Saturday, Sept. 7

ABQ RIDE is detouring six routes, including the Rapid Rides on Saturday, Sept. 7 until 2 p.m. to accommodate the State Fair Parade on Central. For a list of detoured routes and special shuttles to take you around Central, click on the link below:

Six Bus Routes, including Three Rapid Rides Detouring for About Eight Hours

ABQ RIDE offers a variety of routes to take you to and from the New Mexico State Fair from Sept. 5-15. For details, go t...

09/05/2019

Take ABQ RIDE to the New Mexico State Fair

ABQ RIDE offers a variety of routes to take you to and from the New Mexico State Fair from Sept. 5-15. For details, go to the link below:

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09/05/2019

Five ABQ RIDE routes are detouring for about 10 days around the construction on Lead between 2nd & 8th Streets. Also, two ABQ RIDE routes detouring until Sept. 13 at Rio Grande and Candelaria. For more information, go to the "Detours and Schedule Changes" tab on the left side of abqride.com.

09/03/2019

Welcome back to class CNM Central New Mexico Community College students! If you're driving to Main Campus, don't forget to Stay in your Lane on Central Avenue.

Welcome to the first day of fall term! If you need help getting around campus, ask us! We also have free snacks to start you out on the right step! Also at Main Campus Smith Brasher Hall, meet with CNM Security, City volunteers, ABQ 311, ABQ Ride, and CYFD.

Address

Alvarado Transportation Center, 100 1st St SW
Albuquerque, NM
87102

We welcome you and your comments to ABQ RIDE's page. The purpose of this site is to present matters of public interest in The City of Albuquerque Transit Department/ABQ RIDE including detours, schedule changes, services promotion and many other happenings. We encourage you to submit your questions, comments, and concerns, but please note this is a moderated online discussion site and not a public forum. The City of Albuquerque Transit Department/ABQ RIDE social media sites are subject to the State of New Mexico's public records laws. This means that any content maintained in a social media format that is related to City business, including a list of subscribers and posted communication, is a public record. Users and visitors to social media sites shall be notified that the intended purpose of the site is to serve as a mechanism for communication between City departments and members of the public. City of Albuquerque Transit Department social media site articles and comments containing any of the following forms of content shall not be allowed: a. Comments not topically related to the particular social medium article being commented upon; b. Comments in support of or opposition to political campaigns or ballot measures; c. Profane language or content; d. Content that promotes, fosters, or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, national origin, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation; e. Sexual content or links to sexual content; f. Solicitations of commerce not directly related to City business; g. Conduct or encouragement of illegal activity; h. Information that may tend to compromise the safety or security of the public or public systems; or i. Content that violates a legal ownership interest of any other party. Please note that the comments expressed on this site do not reflect the opinions and position of the City of Albuquerque government or Transit Department employees. The City of Albuquerque Transit Department/ABQ RIDE reserves the right to restrict or remove any content that is deemed in violation of this social media policy or any applicable law. While the Transit Department shall endeavor to monitor content and enforce the policy described above, the City of Albuquerque and the Transit Department shall not be liable for any undetected violation of this policy If you have any questions concerning the operation of this online-moderated discussion site, please contact ABQ RIDE at 724-3100.

General information

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Opening Hours

Monday	06:00 - 22:00
Tuesday	06:00 - 22:00
Wednesday	06:00 - 22:00
Thursday	06:00 - 22:00
Friday	06:00 - 22:00
Saturday	06:00 - 22:00
Sunday	06:00 - 18:00

Telephone

(505) 724-3100

Website

abqride.com

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Videos

One of the new ART buses in Nob Hill Main Street! Our drivers are training so please stay in your lane for everyone’s safety. . Thanks “abqride_xn40” for sharing this video! . #abqrapidtransit #abqride #transitabq #busrapidtransit #centralaveabq

Update on ART Project:

Watch Video: Stay in Your Lane Driver Safety Campaign and bus driver training update from Albuquerque COO Lawrence Rael and APD.

Missed the fireworks? Watch this fun video. Happy Fourth of July from ABQRide!

Celebration of Athletes - National Senior Games

We’re celebrating the official opening of the newly renovated and upgraded Central and Unser Transit Center / Park & Ride with Mayor Tim Keller along with City officials and ABQRide staff. Albuquerque doesn’t end at the river, major pieces of transit infrastructure like this one will DOUBLE transit service to the Westside and help Burquenos move through our city more equitably, more efficiently, and more affordably.

ABQ RIDE Mechanics Win Safety Award

Today, ABQ RIDE Mechanics Ron Hitchcock, Rodrigo Martinez, Daniel Romero, and Rueben Minero received the City Of Albuquerque's Safety Culture Award. Recognized for their innovative practices and procedures, they go the extra mile to keep employees and the public safe. Congratulations and thank you to our entire team of dedicated mechanics! Mayor Tim Keller

ONE ALBUQUERQUE AWARD

Today, Mayor Tim Keller presented Gloria Witherspoon, a driver from ABQ Ride, with the One Albuquerque Award for her dedication to providing excellent customer service and a warm smile while behind the wheel. Thanks & Congratulations Gloria!

Wall of Fame Highlight Video

Mayor Tim Keller joined with city representatives and families to honor Navajo (Diné) Code Talkers at the Alvarado Transporation Center.

Navajo Code Talkers

View the Freedom 4th fireworks finally. #july4th

Freedom 4th Shuttle Info

Freedom 4th Shuttle Info: http://www.cabq.gov/transit/news/park-ride-freedom-4th-event

Free Bus Ride Day - Dump the Pump!

Watch: ABQRide Director Bernie Toon encourages folks to Dump the Pump and enjoy Free Bus Rides All Day Today!

Happy Pride from ABQ RIDE!

Happy Pride!

NEW SUN VANS!

Today longtime riders Diana and Ellen happily joined Mayor Keller to unveil the new Sun Van. Forty-four brand new vans will be soon hitting the road. #ABQRIDE

Mayor Tim Keller unveils our new Sun Van! #ABQRIDE

Mayor Tim Keller gives an update about A.R.T. Watch live:

Mayor Tim Keller stopped by the Alvarado Transportation Center to deliver burritos to ABQRide staff as part of the department’s ongoing effort to show appreciation for their hard work.

Transit Driver Appreciation Week!

In celebration of Transit Driver Appreciation Week, Mayor Tim Keller shares his gratitude for the hard work and dedication of our 250 ABQ RIDE Motorcoach Operators and 75 SunVan Chauffeurs. This week and throughout the year, let's recognize the fantastic job our drives perform to keep our city moving. Thank you, Transit Drivers!

ABQ RIDE congratulates Albuquerque's newest Poet Laureate, Manuel Gonzalez! Manny has performed at several ABQ RIDE "Entertainment in Transit" events, most notably at the poetry slam held in conjunction with Cibola High School at the Northwest Transit Center in summer 2014! We can't think of anyone better suited to lead our poetic community! Well deserved, Manny!

The lovely choral sounds of the Enchanted Mesa Show Chorus entertained us with "Santa Baby" and other holiday classics.

'Tis already in the season at the Alvarado Transportation Center. The enchanted mesa show choir performing until 1 p.m. today. Come and get in the holiday spirit!

Flamenco performances to honor Eva Encinias-Sandoval at today's Wall of Fame ceremony at the Alvarado Transportation Center.

Another taste of the 80s stylings of Milo and Friends! They'll be here another few minutes so drop by and remember the decade of big hair, leg warmers and when MTV actually played videos!

The thrill is definitely here to stay! Soiree Entertainment dancing to B.B. King's "The Thrill is Gone." Part of ABQ RIDE's 50th Anniversary celebration at the Alvarado Transportation Center right now. Come & join us for the music of the 70's!

A last bit of The Paul Gonzales Jazz Band taking us back to the 60s and The Flintstones!

The Paul Gonzales Jazz Quartet playing at the Alvarado Transportation Center right now. Come join us!

Video of Calle 66 & Soirée Entertainment at the Alvarado Transportation Center right now. Join us for a Christmas celebration!

Performance from "Phantom of the Opera" at today's event at the Uptown Transit Center!

Party at Uptown Transit Center right now. Music, ballet, future plans for the transit center and Albuquerque rapid transit and food trucks. see you here. It ends at 1 PM

At the Montano Transit Center this afternoon, celebrating Cinco de Mayo week. This is Mariachi Nuevo Sonido performing...come sample the goodies from The Toasted Bean, too!

A little taste of the Stu MacAskie Trio from today's Entertainment at the Alvarado event. Stay tuned for our next great event, coming up May 9 at the newly opened Montaño Transit Center!

Rye Creek performing now through 1 p.m. at the Alvarado Transportation Center, 100 1st St in Albuquerque. Fill your noontime hour with Irish music...and celebrate St. Patrick's Day a little early!

Check out our latest installment of "My Transit Story." ABQ RIDE bus passenger Teresa Valverde explains how riding the bus regularly has changed her life for the better and suggests everyone give riding the bus a chance, even if it's just one day a week.

Luminaria Tour goers on the 6:55 pm tour...rockin' Bus 959 through the beautiful streets of the Country Club, Old Town & Los Altos neighborhoods.

The Paul Gonzales Quartet singing "I'll Be Home for Christmas", just some of the holiday jazz this noon at the Alvarado Transportation Center. Come join us!

Still time to come to the Alvarado Transportation Center at First & Central for the Bewitching Hour! Hope to see you there!

The "Haunted Tango." Part of the performance going on at the Alvarado Transportation Center at First & Central during the noon hour. Please come by!

Just a sample of the music of Calle 66, going on at the Alvarado Transportation Center at 1st & Central during the noon hour. See you there!

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Check out what UNM student, Mia Casesa, had to say about using ABQ RIDE's services!

The award-winning Niños Flamencos performing at the Alvarado Transportation Center at 1st & Central this afternoon. Part of ABQ RIDE's Afternoon of Flamenco. Catch them while you still can...until 5:30 p.m.