Find train tickets to Santa Fe
Top tips for finding Santa Fe train tickets
- Traveling by train is advantageous compared to other transportation means. First, this transportation mode lets you get the best deal for train tickets to Santa Fe, especially if you select connecting routes. Nature lovers can also take advantage of the stunning views on the journey to New Mexico, thanks to the picturesque cabins in trains. Traveling by train to Santa Fe also lets you journey in comfort, experience minimal to no weather delays, travel whenever you want, and arrive in the heart of the city.
- If you're looking to journey with a pet, you can do so as long as you follow the pet requirements of your train. For instance, Amtrak lets you bring on board your small furry companion weighing no more than 20 pounds at a small pet fee. Note that the weight limit includes the pet carrier, which your animal should stay in during the entire journey. However, you'll accrue no pet fee if your four-legged friend is a licensed service animal.
- When selecting a train, think about the level of comfort you expect. For instance, Amtrak to Santa Fe trains offer coach and superliner accommodations. Coach lets you select between lower-level seats with conveniently placed restrooms and upper-level seats with panoramic views of the outside scenery. Anyone seeking privacy during train travel can consider Superliner accommodations, including roomettes, bedrooms, bedroom suites, and family bedrooms.
- When visiting Santa Fe for a limited period, there are various day trips you can easily access by train. One example is the Santa Fe Southern Railway that lets you journey about 18 miles from Santa Fe to Lamy while enjoying the beautiful desert landscape and the historic railcars. You can also experience a leisure scenic ride aboard Cumbers & Toltec. With its elevation changes, you'll have breathtaking views of the scenery and wildlife across deserts, mountains, canyons, and valleys. The Rio Metro is the train to board when seeking alternative transportation around New Mexico for a festival or event—you won't have to worry about driving or parking while in town.
- Santa Fe's most searched train station on KAYAK is Santa Fe. It is located 3 miles from the city center.
FAQs when traveling to Santa Fe by train
What is the most popular train station in Santa Fe?
Santa Fe is the most searched station in Santa Fe by KAYAK users.
Which amenities are present at Santa Fe train station?
Your destination train station, Santa Fe, has cafes and restaurants where you can have a meal and quench your thirst. There are also various retail stores and a farmer’s market, which are ideal for a quick shopping stop. The Santa Fe Depot has a parking structure nearby (off of Manhattan Avenue), but you’ll have to part with a small fee.
What companies offer trains to Santa Fe, New Mexico?
Traveling to Santa Fe, NM, by train is possible from about 94 cities countrywide. When you book through KAYAK and search for a train to Santa Fe, you’ll have many options, from approximately 128 daily trips on schedule. Amtrak is the company that normally services most of the trips on a voyage to New Mexico’s capital on whichever day. On average, the train company sends off between 6-12 trains per day from any given city. First, however, you’ll have to detrain in Lamy, NM, and board a Roadrunner Shuttle to Santa Fe (trains don’t stop in the city).
Which onboard facilities are present on trains to Santa Fe?
When it comes to traveling onboard an Amtrak train to Santa Fe, you’ll journey via Southwest Chief. The train has various amenities to make traveling convenient, including a dining car, a sightseer lounge, a café service, and flexible and traditional dining. You’ll also have the freedom to select between two classes of service, that is, coach and sleeper. From reclining seats, reading lights, power outlets on seats, and fold-down trails to private restrooms, showers, priority boarding, and complimentary meals, there are many amenities to enjoy.
Are there mobility-friendly resources for trains to Santa Fe?
Yes. You have the right to get assistance during your train ride if you have a mobility impairment. For example, most Amtrak trains have accessible seats for passengers with mobility issues. All you should do is add that you have a mobility issue when you’re booking your ticket, and the staff will reserve a disability-friendly seat. Such seats include wheelchair-accessible ones and those close to washrooms.