Press Release

Getting to the Town of Taos Has Never Been Easier

August 3, 2009 (Taos, New Mexico) – The Town of Taos has announced it will add a Sunday schedule to its popular Taos Express bus service, which connects Albuquerque and Santa Fe to Taos via the New Mexico Rail Runner and Santa Fe’s Transit system.  The Taos Express, $10 adult round trip, will now operate four days a week, Thursdays through Sundays, beginning this weekend.  Added a.m. trip, and service on Sunday, is scheduled to launch August 8 and 9.

“Ridership during the first five weekends of Taos Express start-up service has been higher than anticipated with more than 200 passengers,” said Taos Mayor Darren Cordova. “Through its popularity and efficiencies of service, the Town of Taos Public Works’ Department/Transportation Division is able to immediately increase the transportation offerings for New Mexicans as well as out of state visitors.”

The tourist and bike friendly service is ADA compliant, and allows people a comfortable and convenient journey to the Northern New Mexico destination. Taos Express also offers passengers free transfers for the in-town Taos Chile Line shuttle service. 

Valuable Trip Information and Online Vacation Planning

Traveler information, including trip planning links, is easily accessible online.  Riders should make reservations and check schedules at 575-751-4459, www.TaosExpress.com  The site will regularly be updated for any schedule changes.

Visitors to Taos enjoy an average of 330 days of sunshine a year, fantastic and varied outdoor beauty, mountain trails, and great temperatures at 7,000+ ft.  Tourists can plan their complete vacation or weekend getaway online at www.taosvacationguide.com and www.taosskivalley.org.

The Mayor said that hopes are still high for a long-term rail connection between Taos and other parts of the state, but in the interim, the weekend nonstop Taos Express is one transportation solution.  “We also hope to run the Taos Express all winter for snowboarders and skiers – and from Town we have Taos Ski Valley shuttles every 40 minutes.  It’s an easy, relaxing and budget-savvy way to enjoy Taos.”

All Taos Express buses are air-conditioned, ADA compliant, bicycle friendly, and have room for luggage. Reservations are recommended, and more information may be obtained, by calling 575-751-4459.  The web site, or reservation number, should always be checked for schedule changes/updates and for links to the New Mexico Rail Runner (NMRR insert web site) and other trip planning information, www.TaosExpress.com.


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