Downtown Albuquerque

The Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner station is located in the heart of the city’s transportation network – the Alvarado Transportation Center. This station provides easy access to Albuquerque’s many cultural attractions, entertainment venues, healthcare facilities, and shopping opportunities. Rapid Ride bus service will take you to the University of New Mexico, Presbyterian Hospital, Old Town, and many other places directly from the Rail Runner station. Just steps away are the Amtrak and Greyhound Albuquerque Stations.

Location

100 1st Street SW
Albuquerque, NM
(1st Street and Central Avenue)

Directions:

From I-25:

• • Take the Martin Luther King Jr. Exit
  • Head west on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
  • Take a left (heading south) onto Broadway Boulevard
  • Take a right (heading west) onto Central Avenue
  • Take a left (heading south) onto 1st Street
  • The station will be on your left

From I-40:

• • Take the 6th Street exit
  • Head south on 6th Street
  • Take a left (heading east) onto Central Avenue
  • Take a right (heading south) onto 1st Street
  • The station will be on your left

From the southeast:

• • Travel west on Central Avenue toward Downtown Albuquerque
  • Turn left (heading south) onto 1st Street
  • The station will be on your left

From the west:

• • Travel east on Central Avenue toward Downtown Albuquerque
  • Turn right (heading south) onto 1st Street
  • The station will be on your left

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Parking

Parking is available for a fee at the parking structure located directly across from the Downtown Albuquerque station on 1st Street just south of Gold Avenue. Access the parking structure from 2nd Street south of Gold Avenue.

Features

• ADA accessible platform and ramp.
• 20 bicycle lockers. Call 866-795-7245 to reserve.
• Access to the ABQ RIDE main transit terminal.
• Restrooms
• Cafe