We can’t wait to see you! Year-round you can fly into Albuquerque or Santa Fe then drive to Taos or Taos Ski Valley. If you live in Texas or California, you may want to skip the long drive and check out flying directly via JSX! Driving through or from Albuquerque or Santa Fe? Enjoy the scenic High Road to Taos (directions below). We can help you Find Lodging or Ask a Local.
FLY TO TAOS
(TSM/SKX) JSX
To get to Taos (TSM) via aircraft, fly JSX – The Fastest, Easiest Route to the Rockies! Experience an executive flying experience with easy parking, ease of security, and best of all, no commercial airport crowds!
2023/24 Winter Service: December 14, 2023 – April 1, 2024
2024 Summer Service: TBA
TEXAS: Austin (EDC) & Dallas (DAL)
CALIFORNIA: Carlsbad (CLD) & Burbank/Los Angeles (BUR)
TAOS Ground Transportation
Shuttle to/from Taos Ski Valley: TAOS offers complimentary ground transfers between the Taos Regional Airport and the Resort. The shuttle can be reserved during the booking process by adding “Taos Ski Shuttle” during the customization step.
- In addition to scheduled route stops at The Blake and the Cid’s turn-out, Airport shuttles will add drop-offs at the Rio Hondo Learning Center and the Powderhorn when requested by shuttle passengers
- Airport shuttles cannot offer pick-ups at same place back down to the airport – so passengers will have to make their way to The Blake or Cid’s Mountain Market, or arrange other transportation
Shuttle to/from Town of Taos: The NCRTD provides a free shuttle between the Taos Regional Airport and the Town of Taos. Call 866-206-0754 Option #2 to make a reservation at least 24 hours in advance. While in Taos, the NCRTD provides fare-free service throughout the town.
Other Flight Options
Santa Fe Airport (SAF) —100 miles away; domestic flights
Airlines servicing Santa Fe: American Airlines from Dallas/Fort Worth and Phoenix; United to Denver International Airport.
Albuquerque Sunport (ABQ) —159 miles away; domestic & international flights
Airlines servicing Albuquerque: Advanced Air, Alaska, Allegiant, American, Boutique Air, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, United
Car Rental
Wheeler Peak Rent A Car
Rental cars available at the Taos Regional Airport (575) 776-4904
Enterprise
Cars for rent from Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Taos. (575) 758-5553
Private Charter Shuttle Services
Taos Rides shuttle service (575) 613-3256
Santa Fe Valet supplies private transportation for groups of any size throughout Northern New Mexico. (505) 424-2171
Taos Limo Luxury Black Car Service serving Northern New Mexico (575)741-6262
Northern NM Taxi Service transportation and chauffeuring services around Northern New Mexico.
New Mexico Black Car Service airport shuttle and taxi service (505) 316-1100
Taos has Uber & Lyft drivers too.
BUS
Local Bus Transportation
The FREE winter shuttle service to Taos Ski Valley is the TSV 341 GREEN route. Service dates for the 2023/24 season are February 29-March 24, 2024.
The North Central Regional Transportation District‘s (NCRTD) signature “RTD Blue Bus”, provides fare-free service from many locations in Taos, El Prado and Arroyo Seco. The District’s total service area encompasses more than 10,000 square miles of north central New Mexico. See the all the Routes Here.
DRIVE
Pack up your vehicle and come on up!
From Taos: Travel north on US 64/Paseo Del Pueblo Norte until you reach the stoplight intersection of US 64/NM 522/NM 150. Turn right onto NM 150. Passing through the tiny town of Arroyo Seco, stay on NM 150, which takes you to the ski area parking lots.
From Santa Fe: Take The High Road! Have a little extra time on your hands and yearning for majestic scenery? Take the High Road to Taos. This scenic byway winds through high desert, mountains, forests, small farms and tiny Hispanic villages established in the 1600s and 1700s. The lovely scenery has inspired many artists to set up gallery spaces. Stop along the way to enjoy historic churches, pottery and weaving studios. Access the route from north of Santa Fe on US 285/84 at Pojoaque. Turn right (east) onto NM 503 past Nambe and through Chimayo. At the intersection of NM 76 turn right through to Truchas and turn left at the intersection for NM 75. Pass through Penasco and Vadito to NM 518. Turn left (north) and proceed to Los Ranchos de Taos. At intersection NM 68, turn right into Taos.
Electric Vehicle Charging
Taos Ski Valley Resort has provided electric vehicle charging at 116 Sutton Place, Taos Ski Valley, 87525
There are 18 stations with J-1772 plugs in the main parking lot and an additional 2 charging stations at The Blake. (We’ve read reported gains of 6 – 10 miles in regenerative power from coming back down!). Charging rate is $3 per hour.
RV Parking & Day Parking
Enjoy your home-on-wheels with Taos Ski Valley as your basecamp! RV Parking is available in the Gila Lot at Taos Ski Valley for up to seven days. See our RV Parking page for information and reservations.
For information on day parking, check out our Parking page.
TRAIN
Rail Runner Express
The Rail Runner, New Mexico’s commuter rail, serves Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Bus shuttles are available from the Santa Fe Railyard District Station to the Town of Taos running Thursday through Sunday. Find information on the Rail Runner Express.
MAPS
Village of Taos Ski Valley
Taos Ski Valley Hiking Trails
Taos Ski Valley Ski Trails
Town of Taos
High Road to Taos
Enchanted Circle