A bargain at $7 for seniors roundtrip. And just so well run. A relaxing, scenic way to get to get to Santa Fe. All of the staff care that you are having a good trip.
It is commodious, clean, and comfortable. A cheap way to get to Santa Fe, but the schedules are great for daily commuters, not necessarily good for the traveler arriving at odd hours.
This is a good resource for the 8-to-5 Santa Fe-Albuquerque commute, cheap, convenient and comfortable, and it should be a valuable asset for people flying via the Albuquerque airport and continuing on to or from Santa Fe. Unfortunately, the line's timetable heavily stresses the 8-to-5 business world, with very few mid-day departures. The consequence is that if you're using it as a tourist or other air traveler, or doing off-peak business travel, you may have to wait quite a while before boarding, which compromises the usefulness of the thing. I still recommend it whole-heartedly if it fits your schedule, as an alternative to the tedious and sometimes aggravating drive up or down I-25, but be aware that the "if it fits your schedule" qualifier may be significant.
Took it to Indian Market. Great since there is no parking but the trip up and back took 3 hours due to mechanical problems. Otherwise it is fun and the theme trips are great. Great seats and scenery.
The train is a real bargain. Cheap, fast and someone else drives! When the governor began this project some years back there were plenty of complaints about "wasting taxpayer money." Well, I didn't hear any of that on this trip. The train was well occupied and there were plenty of happy people passing up the 65+ mile drive from Albuquerque to Santa Fe. It is even more of a bargain when it's snowing in Santa Fe with a few icy hills to climb along the way.
My ONLY wish is that there trains in the middle of the day. I rode during the week between Christmas and New Year's so there were many non-commuters using the train, presumably for a day adventure to Santa Fe, but I gather normally only commuters use the train. Check to see if there is still a $5 Groupon for a round-trip ticket. Some of the people on the train had them, though I didn't even think to check on my end.
I adore the Railrunner train. It is always clean and comfortable. When I worked downtown, I rode it to work and home every day and it made for a stress free commute. I also take for a day out in Santa Fe and the trip there is scenic and safe. Highly recommended.
Not wanting to deal with the hassle of driving to Santa Fe and fighting parking, it was suggested to me to use the train to get there. Buying my ticket online, which saves you a few dollars, locating a station and getting aboard are made simple by not having to deal with the hassle of a major station or congestion. The cars were well maintained and enjoyable for the trip north. The Santa Fe Station dropped you off within walking distance of the Plaza or there was the option to take the free shuttle to it. I would highly recommend this for anyone traveling light or in a large group. The cost is minimal and the easy of travel maximal.
Its a way to use up some spare time, but it is a long way in Santa FE to walk places so be prepared. Stuff cost a lot in Santa Fe.
First off this is a site for travelers visiting New Mexico so the persons that say this train is lousy for commuting to work are in the wrong place and should go complain on some other site. For someone in Albuquerque that wants to see Sant Fe or vice/versa and is sick of driving this is an excellent way to go. The trains are modern, comfortable and efficient. Not to mention priced the same as parking in Santa Fe would cost you. They drop you off in Santa Fe a 10 minute walk from the middle of old town or you can take a free shuttle there. The ride is a relaxing hour and a half, part of it through an Indian pueblo with good scenery throughout the trip. Of course there are other ways to get to Santa Fe that are also enjoyable but this train ride is a very good alternative.