ABQ RIDE

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.

You can attend June's Transit Advisory Board meeting at 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 11 via Zoom. Just go to the link below ...
06/04/2020
Attend June, 2020's Transit Advisory Board Meeting Via Zoom

You can attend June's Transit Advisory Board meeting at 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 11 via Zoom. Just go to the link below or go to abqride.com and click on the News or Events page. You'll find a link to the meeting there.

Monthly Meeting is Virtual

Rt. #66-Central is detouring starting Saturday, June 13 until further notice. This is due to construction work on the ne...
05/28/2020
Route Detours

Rt. #66-Central is detouring starting Saturday, June 13 until further notice. This is due to construction work on the new Singing Arrow Community Center on Wenonah, west of Tramway. This detour only adds a layover stop to the route. No other stops are affected.
For details, go to the link below:

Information about ABQ RIDE route detours and route delays.

ABQ RIDE is once again joining public transit agencies throughout the country to honor our employees who continue to wor...
05/20/2020

ABQ RIDE is once again joining public transit agencies throughout the country to honor our employees who continue to work on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic. So for the second time in a month, transit agencies nationwide are asking that you sound your horn at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 21 to honor and say thank you to all public transportation employees working through the coronavirus outbreak. If you have videos or photos to post, you can do so with the hashtags #HeroesMovingHeroes or #SoundtheHorn.

No fixed route or Sun Van service on the Memorial Day holiday, Monday, May 25. Service resumes Tuesday, May 26. For more...
05/18/2020
No Bus or Sun Van Service by ABQ RIDE on Memorial Day

No fixed route or Sun Van service on the Memorial Day holiday, Monday, May 25. Service resumes Tuesday, May 26. For more information, go to the link below:

Phone Assistance Still Available for Sun Van Reservations

By order of our Governor, we strongly encourage riders to use face masks or face coverings while riding on our buses. Th...
05/15/2020

By order of our Governor, we strongly encourage riders to use face masks or face coverings while riding on our buses. Those riders who get on without one will be asked to use a face mask or covering the next time they ride ABQ RIDE buses. Wearing a face mask or face covering not only protects our drivers, but also the other people on the bus. Please be a responsible rider.

ABQ RIDE's cover photo
05/11/2020

ABQ RIDE's cover photo

Five ABQ RIDE routes (#'s 5,10, 11,16 & 50) are detouring northbound only starting Friday, May 8 until further notice. T...
05/08/2020
Route Detours

Five ABQ RIDE routes (#'s 5,10, 11,16 & 50) are detouring northbound only starting Friday, May 8 until further notice. This is due to road construction on 2nd St. between Copper and Marquette. For detour details, go to the link below:

Information about ABQ RIDE route detours and route delays.

ART buses will once again be in the ART corridors starting Wednesday, May 6. But it's only for bus driver training. They...
05/05/2020
ART Route Driver Training Restarts Wednesday, May 6, 2020

ART buses will once again be in the ART corridors starting Wednesday, May 6. But it's only for bus driver training. They won't be picking up passengers just yet. For details, go to the link below:

Albuquerque drivers reminded to be on alert for buses in the ART Lanes again

Route #5-Montgomery/Carlisle/Lomas is on detour until further notice at Mountain and Edith due to Water Authority work. ...
05/04/2020

Route #5-Montgomery/Carlisle/Lomas is on detour until further notice at Mountain and Edith due to Water Authority work. For more information on the detour, go to the link below:
www.cabq.gov/transit/route-detours

Adam Perez, bus driver and photographer extraordinaire.An organization is more than just the work that it does. It’s mad...
05/01/2020

Adam Perez, bus driver and photographer extraordinaire.
An organization is more than just the work that it does. It’s made of people who have diverse backgrounds, talents, interests and histories. This diversity makes the organization stronger than the sum of its parts. During this time of insecurity, we wanted to illustrate some light in the tunnel. So we looked inside our organization to find some treasures in our backyard. One of them is bus driver Adam Perez, a 13 year veteran of ABQ RIDE. About 10 years ago, he started taking pictures that were more skilled than the average Joe’s. He went from using his phone to picking up a workhorse digital camera that stretched his creativity and skill in new direction. And that turned into a whole new skill set. Adam also took up composing photos and taught himself how to use Photoshop to create more stunning photo illustrations. He told us he enjoys shooting the world around him. But his favorite genre of photography is black and white. He also placed in the top three at the State Fair the past three years. The result of all this self-taught wizardry is a growing group of stunning photos and photo illustrations that showcase a unique appreciation of New Mexico’s land and culture. If you would like to see more of his work, follow him on https://www.instagram.com/gravedigger611/.

A sincere Thank You to our 500+ Transit employees, especially those providing a daily, valuable public service. Whether ...
04/24/2020

A sincere Thank You to our 500+ Transit employees, especially those providing a daily, valuable public service. Whether it’s driving, cleaning or maintaining the fleet, your hard work, especially in the middle of a pandemic, is an inspiration to all public servants. #OneAlbuquerque

On this Earth Day, the City of Albuquerque was awarded funding for electric buses and 24 electric vehicle charging stati...
04/22/2020
City of Albuquerque Awarded Funding For Electric Buses and 24 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

On this Earth Day, the City of Albuquerque was awarded funding for electric buses and 24 electric vehicle charging stations. The State of New Mexico and the City announced an award of $180,000 from the VW Settlement Trust Fund to build 24 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across Albuquerque and an additional $800,000 toward electric buses for the ABQ RIDE. Go to the link below for more information.

City of Albuquerque Awarded Funding For Electric Buses and 24 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations http://www.cabq.gov/transit/news/city-of-albuquerque-awarded-funding-for-electric-buses-and-24-electric-vehicle-charging-stations http://www.cabq.gov/transit/news/city-of-albuquerque-awarded-funding-for-...

Route #51-Atrisco/Rio Bravo has been updated. Also, four new, temporary bus stop closures and two new temporary stops ad...
04/21/2020
Route Detours

Route #51-Atrisco/Rio Bravo has been updated. Also, four new, temporary bus stop closures and two new temporary stops added. For details, see the link below:

Information about ABQ RIDE route detours and route delays.

Here's a story on NBC about bus drivers keeping New York City moving during the pandemic. It reflects the heroism of our...
04/18/2020
Bus drivers keep New York City moving during coronavirus pandemic

Here's a story on NBC about bus drivers keeping New York City moving during the pandemic. It reflects the heroism of our bus and Sun Van drivers in Albuquerque. They are among our true heroes in this very difficult time.

Bus operator Terence Layne has served his city for nearly 21 years — driving New Yorkers through September 11, Superstorm Sandy and now the coronavirus pandemic. He tells Lester Holt how he feels fulfilled helping others, but worries about getting infected.

04/17/2020
ABQ RIDE has a Helper Bus on the way if you missed yours

If you missed your #66-Central bus, ABQ RIDE has a helper bus on the way. And please, only ride if absolutely necessary. And if you ride, please use a face covering and socially-distance yourself from other passengers. We want you and our drivers to stay safe.

ABQ RIDE Sounds the Horn in support of Public Transportation Workers Our busses are running on a Saturday schedule. If you miss your bus because of social di...

Join in tomorrow, Thursday, April 16 and "#SoundTheHorn" to honor and say thank you to all essential ABQ RIDE employees ...
04/15/2020

Join in tomorrow, Thursday, April 16 and "#SoundTheHorn" to honor and say thank you to all essential ABQ RIDE employees working through the pandemic.
This effort is spearheaded by transit agencies in the New York metropolitan area and is being echoed by ABQ RIDE.
At 1 p.m. Mountain time, April 16, all participating transit organizations are asked to simultaneously sound two one-second horn blasts from each vehicle in service.
We encourage you to support the effort by posting video, audio, or photos online using the hashtags #SoundTheHorn and #HeroesMovingHeroes. #ABQRIDE #OneAlbuquerque

Google is also throwing some love at all Transit workers today. They'e among the unsung heroes of this pandemic; making ...
04/14/2020
www.google.com

Google is also throwing some love at all Transit workers today. They'e among the unsung heroes of this pandemic; making sure people get to essential jobs or food for their families or doctor's appointments. Thank you today and every day for the job you do!
#GoogleDoodle

04/14/2020
mayor meeting 4

Our sincere thanks to ABQ RIDE employees Orion Grezeszak, Calvin Wells, Cynthia Sanchez, Amanda Trujillo, Betty Montaño and Lupe Mowery, as well as Mil Charley and Danielle Hamilton Young of the LDS Sage Ward Women's Relief Society. These are the people who spearheaded the effort to bring face coverings to our ABQ RIDE bus and Sun Van drivers. They were passed out by Mayor Keller and Director Danny Holcomb on Monday, April 13.

Thanks to Transit employees and other volunteers, our bus and Sun Van drivers have face masks to keep them safe while ou...
04/14/2020
ABQ RIDE Employees Sewing Hundreds of Face Coverings for Drivers

Thanks to Transit employees and other volunteers, our bus and Sun Van drivers have face masks to keep them safe while out driving our buses. Our special thanks to Orion Grezeszak, Calvin Wells, Cynthia Sanchez, Betty Montaño, Amanda Trujillo and Lupe Mowery-Transit employees. Also, Mil Charley and Danielle Hamilton Young of the LDS Sage Ward Women's Relief Society. More about what they did in the link below:

Mayor Keller helped hand out the first batch of face coverings to help limit the spread of the virus

Our heartfelt thanks to the person or persons who posted this wonderful message to our bus drivers at the Central and Un...
04/08/2020

Our heartfelt thanks to the person or persons who posted this wonderful message to our bus drivers at the Central and Unser Transit Center on Albuquerque’s West Side. Our drivers have always done a terrific job, but lately they’re doing it under extremely difficult circumstances. Thank you!

04/07/2020

And please, wear a mask or face covering when riding the bus.

04/06/2020

Stay Home.
We encourage our riders to stay home if you are not traveling for work related to an Essential Business, or for urgent personal business like a medical appointment. We need to keep our limited capacity available for people who must travel.

04/03/2020
Thank you Drivers!

We would like to thank our drivers for working daily to drive citizens who need transit services the most. We would also like to thank our healthcare workers and first responders for taking care of our community and keeping our critical infrastructure working. Remember to thank them today…and wash your hands.

Sincerely, ABQ RIDE.
We’ll keep you moving.

Route #51-Atrisco/Rio Bravo will be on detour starting Monday, April 6, 2020 until about September. It's a northbound de...
04/02/2020
Route Detours

Route #51-Atrisco/Rio Bravo will be on detour starting Monday, April 6, 2020 until about September. It's a northbound detour only, due to sewer work at the intersection of Prince and Grape Ave in SW Albuquerque. For detours details, go to the link below:

Information about ABQ RIDE route detours and route delays.

Ride ABQ RIDE free on Wednesday, April 1. Other free fare days to come, including Earth Day, April 22.
03/31/2020

Ride ABQ RIDE free on Wednesday, April 1. Other free fare days to come, including Earth Day, April 22.

03/30/2020
Mayor Tim Keller

Mayor Tim Keller updated the city today on the coronavirus situation. Tune in and find out what the city is doing to keep us safe and running smooth.

Mayor Tim Keller and City leaders give an update on the local response to the coronavirus, specifically highlighting relief for local businesses and continuity of Planning operations.

Route #16 is on detour until further notice due to construction at Carlisle and Smith. Also, the entire detours page has...
03/29/2020
Route Detours

Route #16 is on detour until further notice due to construction at Carlisle and Smith. Also, the entire detours page has been reworked to reflect those routes still running that are on detour. For more information, see the link below...and please stay safe.

Information about ABQ RIDE route detours and route delays.

03/26/2020
ABQRIDE is a GO.

Albuquerque Familia! We are still on the job and adjusting as changes come down the line. Continue to follow us for updates, route changes and construction that affect your commute. For help with trip planning and route information, download the ABQRIDE app.

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

Plan your bus trip using Google maps! Download ABQ RIDE's free smartphone app to your iPhone or Android device and find your nearest bus stop, the next arriving bus on your route, and other useful, real-time information. Waiting for your bus? Try TXT2RIDE, our free texting service! Message and data rates may apply if you use TXT2RIDE.

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

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when ABQ RIDE posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Videos

ABQ RIDE Write and Ride Poetry Program
ABQ RIDE Write and Ride Poetry Program

The Write and Ride program is back! Don McIver, our host, has taken us digital with more prompts and poetry…all from the comfort of the ART bus. Watch the prompts for the monthly subjects and send your submissions to Don at [email protected]. Here’s the short version, and you can check out the full version with local submissions here: https://youtu.be/KH94uaYdCn0

ABQ RIDE says thank you to the community for helping provide handmade face protection.
ABQ RIDE says thank you to the community for helping provide handmade face protection.

We wanted to say thank you to all the people in our organization and in the community who helped us come up with masks for our essential employees.

Thank you Drivers!
Thank you Drivers!

We would like to thank our drivers for working daily to drive citizens who need transit services the most. We would also like to thank our healthcare workers and first responders for taking care of our community and keeping our critical infrastructure working. Remember to thank them today…and wash your hands. Sincerely, ABQ RIDE. We’ll keep you moving.

ABQRIDE is a GO.
ABQRIDE is a GO.

Albuquerque Familia! We are still on the job and adjusting as changes come down the line. Continue to follow us for updates, route changes and construction that affect your commute. For help with trip planning and route information, download the ABQRIDE app.

We'll keep you rolling clean, Albuquerque!
We'll keep you rolling clean, Albuquerque!

ABQ RIDE is putting an extra layer of safety between passengers and bus drivers and the COVID-19 virus. It is cleaning and disinfecting buses not only overnight, but also during the day. A YouTube link here for what we’re doing: https://youtu.be/LxE3DJPi77Y

ART - Drive Safe On Central
ART - Drive Safe On Central

Confused by the new driving signals on Central? Watch this great news story for a quick and informative update. Share it to help keep Central safe for everyone. #StayinYourLane

Small business Saturday w/ Mayor Keller

Boarding the bus with Mayor Tim Keller & ABQ City Councilors on ABQ Rapid Transit (ART) Opening Day

Mayor Tim Keller & ABQ City Councilors ride ABQ Rapid Transit (ART) on Opening Day

Spin& win!

Spin & win limited edition ABQ Rapid Transit (ART) prizes on Opening Day

ART is Open - Come On Board!
ART is Open - Come On Board!

ART buses are running with Free Rides until Jan 1, 2020.

ART Starts Nov 30 - Stay in Your Lane
ART Starts Nov 30 - Stay in Your Lane

Watch this KRQE news story, and please share for safety sake. Delivery trucks, bikes, skateboards, scooters, and cars - Stay in Your Lane, and let's be careful out there!

Albuquerque Rapid Transit
Albuquerque Rapid Transit

ART Opens Saturday, November 30th - Come on Board!

ART BUS OPEN HOUSE @ UNM POPEJOY STATION

Coming Soon to Central!

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:
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
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
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
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

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

Free Bus Ride Day - Dump the Pump!
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 from ABQ RIDE!

Happy Pride!

Shortcuts

Category

Nearby taxis

Other Transportation Services in Albuquerque

Show All

Comments

Oh! Also it would be nice to know when Suntran hopes to resume anything close to "normal" weekday service. I haven't done any real shopping since early March, only going to one grocery store (on Central) via bus. I'd like to go other places w/o having to wait a long time for a bus to come...
It would be nice if Suntran would let riders know if there will be any delays or even closed bus stops downtown after the young fascist attacked businesses along Central last night (5/31). The stops at the Library and at 5th-6th on Gold are of particular interest to me, but folks may also wish to know if the ATC is effected. There is zero info about this on Suntran's website, and tweeting a request was probably useless, so trying here is the only thing I can think of that may share the info far and wide... if you let us know.
Good morning. I was wondering why abq ride is not enforcing social distancing on city buses. This morning on my ride to work, the bus was jam packed. And a lot of people didnt look like they were riding it for a necessity. Also some people still not wearing masks.
Happy Earth Day:)...this is great news!
https://youtu.be/T9ioLk3tSsk
https://youtu.be/T9ioLk3tSsk
I am worrried.I have had bus drivers tell me all buses will shut own.if the coronavirus rates go up even further.There are people in this town,who don't have cars,and rely on the bus to get food,prescriptions,etc. My hope is that you will continue to keep at least the 66 running indefinitely.Also,some drivers are refusing to accept fares.Will every bus adopt this policy?
The news just said that the busses will be running on a Saturday schedule, why is there nothing on this page about it??
The City of Albuquerque should allow all passengers to ride free and come though the rear doors, to have drivers avoid contact with passengers.
So if drivers are being forced to drive without any protection. Why are we being treated like animals
Sometimes I really think some of these bus drivers need to go back to training!!! Leaving early, running red lights, and speeding. Bus 54 Westgate bus number 754. And it's not just this bus.
Your ART bus drivers need to slow da fug down. at least go the sped limit. there's no excuse for them to be running late. everyone else doesn't have an open lane like you. so why da fug are your drivers driving so fast?